The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 28:

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Joshua and Lilliana followed them out of the store.

He kept an eye on the taillights of Gerry's car as it faded into the distance.

Lilliana clung to her arm, grimacing angrily.

"Who would have thought that Alice could do something like that? She even managed to get close to Gerry."

Joshua looked away and replied, “Gerry isn’t interested in her that way.”

Lilliana immediately retorts, “But if she offers it to him, why would he refuse? There is no commitment, so there is nothing to lose. Maybe she is using that to get into the competition.”

Joshua felt a painful tightness in his chest.

I knew Alice wouldn't stop that low.

He knew she wouldn't do something like that, and hearing Lilliana make such comments disgust him even more.

"Let's go home," he said.

Lilliana wondered aloud, “Joshua, do you think Gerry’s sudden kindness to Alicia means he’s already chosen her?”

Joshua felt himself sinking inside.

He shook his head. “If Gerry had planned to choose her, there would be no need for this contest. “He would have already made up his mind.”

Lilliana's expression relaxed slightly.

relief. “Alice is just trying to stay in the picture by staying close

last long once

that the song contest would be an open

could cast their votes

had a wide smile on

Even if only a fraction of them vote, Alicia doesn't stand a chance. What is Gerry thinking? Is he planning to

serious look on his face as he spoke. “If this contest ends up being a live event, you'll have to sing the song yourself. Do you think you

concern without hesitation. “I'll be fine.

received Iris's song, and its quality was impeccable in every way. Lilliana loved the piece. But despite that, Joshua couldn't shake the feeling of unease. Something didn't sit well with him, although he

Lilliana had Caden's support, and he hadn't taken any action recently. So who else could be working against them? Joshua thought hard, but came

In addition to the judges, the event attracted members of the Green and Yates families. Several high-profile figures were present, people who had been invited thanks to hefty payments from both families. Lilliana's team was also in full swing. Following her instructions, they flooded all social

back and turned to Caden with a smile. “Die-hard Lilliana

a bottle of water and took a sip without a hint of emotion crossing his face. “Are you so sure

“Of course. But let me tell

his tone. “Forget it. Alicia wouldn’t

at the corners of Caden's lips. “Since

back. “It's a promise between Alicia and me. “I

the competition approached, the lively chatter died down and

She sang with all her might, completely satisfied with the song, putting extra effort into every note. She seemed determined

with activity. Enthusiastic users were casting their votes rapidly, and

head and sighed. “The song is good, there's no doubt about that.

stood impassively, staring at the stage. He wanted to see what Alicia's performance would be like, wondering if she would be

the stage lights were completely off. When they finally came back on,

a light blue dress. The soft light casts her profile in a

The scene was overwhelming.

eerie silence enveloped the room, the atmosphere was so quiet

slowly raised her hands,