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

worries didn't last long once

revealed that the song contest would be an

could cast their

this, Lilliana had a wide smile on her

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

“If this contest ends up being a live event, you'll have to sing the

without hesitation. “I'll be fine. “I just

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

support, and he hadn't taken any action recently. So who else could be working against them?

and Yates families. Several high-profile figures were present, people who had been invited thanks to hefty payments from both families. Lilliana's team

seats in the back and turned to

a hint of emotion crossing

“Of course. But let me tell you

tone. “Forget it. Alicia

the corners of Caden's lips. “Since when do you pay attention to what

promise between Alicia

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

might, completely satisfied with the song, putting extra effort into every note. She seemed determined to

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

and sighed. “The song is good, there's no

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 spotlight illuminated the stage,

piano, wearing a light blue

The scene was overwhelming.

atmosphere was so quiet that you could have

slowly raised her hands,