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.

relief. “Alice is just trying to stay in the

worries didn't last long once Gerry made

song contest would be an open

addition, users could cast their votes

Lilliana had a wide

if only a fraction of them vote, Alicia doesn't stand a

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

without hesitation. “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

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 be working against them? Joshua thought hard, but came up with no answer. Who had

In addition to the judges, the event attracted members of the Green and Yates families. Several high-profile figures were present, people who had been invited thanks to hefty payments from

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

without a hint of emotion crossing his face. “Are you so sure Alicia is

chest, clearly proud. “Of

tone. “Forget it. Alicia wouldn’t want me to spill the

sinister smile tugged at the corners of Caden's lips. “Since

“It's a promise between

died down and

began, Lilliana slowly emerged, dressed in an elaborate costume. She sang with all her might, completely satisfied with the song, putting extra

above, the online voting was abuzz with activity. Enthusiastic users

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

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

minutes, the stage lights were completely off. When they finally came

the piano, wearing a light blue dress. The soft light

The scene was overwhelming.

the atmosphere was so quiet that you could have

hands, preparing for her