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.

probably right.” She let out a sigh of relief. “Alice is just trying to stay in the

worries didn't last long once Gerry made

the song contest would be an open

addition, users could cast their votes

had a wide smile on her

Even if only a fraction of them vote, Alicia doesn't stand a chance. What is

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

her concern without hesitation. “I'll be fine.

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

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 up with no answer. Who had he

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

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

a bottle of water and took a sip without a hint of emotion crossing his

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

before revealing too much, quickly changing his tone. “Forget it. Alicia wouldn’t want me to spill the

sinister smile tugged at the corners of Caden's lips. “Since when do you pay attention

between Alicia

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

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

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

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

to see what Alicia's performance would be like, wondering if she would be as impressed as Gerry said she would

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

piano, wearing a light blue dress. The soft

The scene was overwhelming.

room, the atmosphere was so quiet

slowly raised her hands, preparing for her