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.

out a sigh of relief. “Alice is just trying to stay in the picture by staying close

didn't last long once Gerry

the song contest would be an open

users could

a wide smile

have a lot of fans. Even if only a fraction of them vote, Alicia doesn't stand a chance.

this contest ends up being a live event, you'll have to sing the song yourself. Do you

her concern without hesitation. “I'll be

of unease. Something didn't sit well with him,

and he hadn't taken any action recently.

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 media with messages about the contest.

seats in the back and turned to Caden with a smile. “Die-hard Lilliana fans

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

puffed out his chest, clearly proud. “Of

his tone. “Forget it. Alicia wouldn’t want me to

lips.

“It's a promise between Alicia

the start of the competition approached, the lively chatter died down and the venue fell silent.

She sang with all her might, completely satisfied with the song, putting extra effort

above, the online voting was abuzz with activity. Enthusiastic users were casting their votes rapidly, and the numbers were

song is good, there's no doubt about

to see what Alicia's performance would be like, wondering if she

stage lights were completely off. When they finally came back on, a single spotlight illuminated the

a light blue dress. The soft light

The scene was overwhelming.

eerie silence enveloped the room, the atmosphere was so quiet that you could have heard a

her hands,