The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback
Chapter 13

Chapter 13:

That song - its melody, its heartfelt lyrics, the moving 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 beginning her rise to stardom. But who could have foreseen that it would be the peak of his fame? Since then, his career has stalled and taken a backseat.

With an indifferent look, Caden said: You'll soon know.

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

Hours passed before Joshua finally responded,

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 she opened the door, she found something unexpected.

< p>A pair of women's shoes lay carelessly thrown in the entryway, as if the owner had kicked them off in a fit of fury. Alicia's gaze darted into the room.

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

From inside, he could hear the sound of labored breathing, no doubt Joshua's.

< p>Alicia smiled with satisfaction, without losing sight of the irony of the situation.

Impressive, she thought wryly. Only a couple of months pregnant and already back with such reckless abandon.

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

Where are you

< p>Alicia exhaled deeply, preparing 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 glazed by the remains of desire, the They walked around with a calculated air, as if gauging his reaction.

Where is that bag you always carry. Her voice was sharp, her eyes narrowed as she studied Alicia.

Alicia hesitated for a moment, not knowing what she was playing at. Then she calmly took the ring out of her bag and showed it to him.

Let's sign the agreement.

She said evenly, getting straight to the point,

I don't want to nothing more than what I brought to this marriage. You can have everything else.

His expression darkened, a storm gathering behind his eyes.

Nothing at all His laugh was bitter, full of disdain. Stop acting important, Alicia.

But her firm stance only seemed to fuel his anger.

Before we got married, you gave me everything you could. Now, for two years, you have not worked a single day, living off of me. You're sure you can handle losing this comfortable life after the divorce.

Living off of yourself Alicia's lips curved into an almost mocking smile. What exactly have you given me these last two years?

It was true that he had enjoyed a meager monthly allowance and the occasional thoughtless gift.

But even the jewels he once treasured They had probably been discarded first by Lilliana.

Luckily, Alicia hadn't been completely lost after she got married. He had worked here and there, saving some money. She was not as helpless as he thought.

Not wanting to waste any more breath, Alicia picked up the pen and, with a firm hand, quickly signed on the dotted line.

She didn't even hesitate. He thought twice.

Then he slid the papers across the table toward Joshua with a firmness that made the air between them feel heavy.

Go ahead, he said calmly. Sign it. I know someone is waiting for you upstairs.

Joshua's lips twisted into a cruel smile.

Jealous, right? His voice dripped with mockery. Their abilities far exceed yours. Even though she's pregnant, she knows exactly how to keep me satisfied.

But Alicia didn't flinch. The disgust she had felt for him had long since settled deep within her, overshadowing any sting his words might have caused. He shrugged, his voice light.

Well, you're lucky. Congratulations.

He clenched his jaw and clenched his fists until his knuckles turned white.

He grabbed the pen and signed with an icy gaze, the sound of the pen scratching the paper threatening. with breaking it. Then, he practically put the pen down.

Alicia, he growled, “don't come crying to me later.”

Alicia looked down at the signed agreement, and her heart felt light for the first time in years. It was as if an enormous weight had been lifted from her shoulders, freeing her.

She looked at Joshua intently. The tenderness she once felt for him was gone; What they had once shared now seemed like a distant, fleeting dream.

Don't worry, he said quietly, his tone determined. I won't worry.

His voice, though devoid of malice, pierced his heart deeper than any insult.

Joshua felt a painful tightness in his chest.

The sting of his words cut deep, like a dagger covered in ice. Alicia got up to leave.

But Joshua jumped to his feet and his hand instinctively grabbed Alicia's wrist.

Alicia, wait!

< p>His voice caught in his throat as his eyes fell on the slight hickey on her neck, hidden under the necklace. The confusion that had taken hold of him moments before disappeared, replaced by a fierce, relentless anger.

What the hell is that, he asked, his tone accusatory. Have you slept with someone

Alicia let go of his wrist, her expression icy.

You've known me long enough to ask more intelligent questions than that, she said, with words full of silent disdain.

His response ignited the rage already boiling inside her.

Joshua's eyes darkened and he grabbed her shoulders, pulling her tightly against him. He grabbed her face with his hands and squeezed, as if he could force the truth out of him.

Who, he hissed. Who have you slept with and since when.

Repulsion twisted Alicia's features, and she pushed him away.

You have no right to ask about my private life, she snapped. , with a voice cold as winter. Let go of me!

Joshua mocked, with a dangerous temper.

Now it makes sense. That's why you're so eager to divorce me: you've already tried someone else.

His anger turned to something darker, his voice low and venomous as he roughly tore her clothes.

If you wanted more, you could have come to me. I am also more than capable of satisfying you.

Alicia, her patience exhausted, hit him in the face. The sharp crack of the slap was suspended in the air.

Joshua's world spun, not from the force of the blow, but from the shock. He had never been slapped by a woman before, and now the rage that was boiling inside him raged uncontrollably.

The thought of Alicia in the arms of another man poisoned his mind, driving him to the brink of madness.

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She was his.

She had always been his.

With a guttural growl, he pushed her onto the couch, ripping off her bathrobe with his fingers as his intentions turned. vicious.

At that moment, Liliana's voice sounded from the floor above.

Joshua, what the hell do you think you are doing

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