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.

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

worries didn't last long once Gerry made his

song contest would be an open selection

users could cast

Lilliana had a wide smile on

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

serious look on his face as he spoke. “If this contest ends up being

“I'll be fine. “I just need a few practice

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 didn't know why. He had a nagging suspicion

guaranteed victory in the competition suddenly seemed less certain. However, Lilliana had Caden's support, and he hadn't taken any

figures were present, people who had been invited thanks to hefty payments from both families. Lilliana's team was also in full swing.

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

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

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

revealing too much, quickly changing his tone. “Forget it. Alicia

of Caden's lips. “Since when do

promise between Alicia and

competition approached, the lively chatter died down and the venue fell

might, completely satisfied with the song, putting extra effort into every note.

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

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

Alicia's performance would

they finally came back on, a single spotlight illuminated

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

The scene was overwhelming.

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

hands,