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

worries didn't last long once Gerry made his

that the song contest would

could cast

had a wide smile

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

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

hesitation. “I'll be

that, Joshua couldn't shake the feeling of unease. Something didn't sit well with him, although he didn't know why. He

competition suddenly seemed less certain. However, Lilliana had Caden's support, and he hadn't taken any action recently. So who else could be working against them?

to hefty payments from both families. Lilliana's team was also in full swing. Following her instructions, they flooded all social media with

in the main seats in the back and turned to Caden with

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

chest, clearly proud. “Of course. But let me tell you

stopped just before revealing too much, quickly changing his tone. “Forget it. Alicia wouldn’t

the corners of Caden's lips.

promise between Alicia and me.

chatter died down and the

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

activity. Enthusiastic users were casting their votes rapidly,

“The song is good, there's no doubt about that. But her voice lacks depth… it falls

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

off. When they finally came back on, a

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

The scene was overwhelming.

the room, the atmosphere was so quiet that you

hands, preparing for