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.

a sigh of relief. “Alice is just trying to stay in the

last long

the song contest would be an

users could

a

only a fraction of them vote, Alicia

being a live event, you'll have to sing the song yourself. Do you think you can do

her concern without hesitation. “I'll be fine. “I just need a

way. Lilliana loved the piece. But despite that, Joshua couldn't shake the feeling of unease. Something didn't sit well with him,

had seemed like a guaranteed victory in the competition suddenly seemed less certain. However, Lilliana had Caden's support, and he hadn't taken any action recently. So who else could

thanks to hefty payments from both families. Lilliana's team was also in full swing.

sat down in the main seats in the back and turned to

hint of emotion crossing his face. “Are you so

clearly proud. “Of course. But let me tell

quickly changing his tone.

corners of Caden's lips. “Since when

back. “It's a promise between Alicia and me. “I can’t

the lively chatter died down and the venue fell silent. The stage

an elaborate costume. She sang with all her might, completely satisfied with the song, putting extra effort into

the big screen above, the online voting was abuzz with activity. Enthusiastic users were casting

good, there's no doubt about that. But her voice lacks

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

they finally came back on, a single

stood in front of the piano, wearing a light blue dress.

The scene was overwhelming.

the room, the atmosphere was so quiet that

slowly raised her hands, preparing for her