The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 13:

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That song - its melody, its heartfelt lyrics, the soulful voice behind it - had captivated the world in an instant. Thanks to that song, Lilliana became an overnight sensation.

For a moment, it seemed like she was just beginning her rise to stardom. But who could have predicted that it would be the peak of her fame? Since then, her career has stagnated and she has taken a backseat.

With an indifferent look, Caden said, “You’ll find out soon enough.”

Wasting no time, Alicia tried to arrange a meeting with Joshua to finalize the divorce.

It was hours before Joshua finally responded,

"I'll see you tonight at nine. Let's talk at home."

At nine o'clock at night, Alicia returned to the marital home.

As soon as I opened the door, I found something unexpected.

A pair of women's shoes lay carelessly in the entrance, as if the landlady had kicked them off in a fit of rage. Alice's gaze darted into the room.

A man's suit and a woman's dress were scattered messily on the floor, suggesting that something intimate had happened not long ago. His eyes moved upward and fell on the partially open door of the second-floor bedroom.

From inside, she could hear the sound of labored breathing, undoubtedly Joshua's.

Alice smiled with satisfaction, not losing sight of the irony of the situation.

“Amazing,” she thought wryly. “Just a couple of months pregnant and already back to such reckless abandonment.”

Moments later, her phone rang with a message from Joshua.

"Where are you?

Alice exhaled deeply, preparing herself for what was coming, and went back inside.

Joshua was already waiting in the living room, sitting as if nothing had happened.

His eyes, still glassy with the remnants of desire, scanned her with a calculated air, as if gauging her reaction.

was sharp, his eyes narrowed

game she was playing at. Then she calmly took the ring out of her

"Let's sign the agreement."

said evenly, getting straight to the

than what I brought to this marriage. You can have everything

expression darkened, a storm gathering behind

His laugh was bitter, full of disdain. “Stop acting

firm stance only

haven't worked a single day, living off of

mocking smile.

"enjoyed" a meager

even the jewels she once treasured had probably been discarded first by

lost her way completely after getting married. She had worked here and there, saving some money. She was not as helpless as I

to waste any more breath, Alice picked up the pen

didn't hesitate or

he slid the papers across the table toward Joshua with a firmness that

it. “I

into

voice dripped with mockery. “Her skills far surpass yours. Even

disgust she had felt for him had long since settled deep within her, overshadowing any sting his words might have caused. She shrugged, her

so

clenched his jaw and fists

pen scratching the paper threatening to tear it. Then he practically dropped the pen on

come

feeling light for the first time in years. It was as if a huge

The tenderness she once felt for him was gone; what they had once shared now

his

devoid of malice, pierced her heart more deeply than

painful tightness

sting of his words cut deep, like an ice-coated dagger. Alice rose to

his feet,

"Alice, wait!"

his eyes fell on the slight hickey on her neck, hidden beneath the collar. The confusion that had gripped him moments before disappeared, replaced by a

his tone accusatory. “Have

of her wrist, her

to ask more intelligent questions than that," he said, his words