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 the picture

didn't last long once Gerry made

contest

users could

a wide

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

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

dismissed her concern without hesitation. “I'll be fine. “I just need a

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

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

with excitement. 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 both families. Lilliana's

the main seats in the back and turned to

of water and took a sip without a hint of emotion crossing his face. “Are you so sure Alicia is going

“Of course. But let me

his tone. “Forget it.

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

back. “It's a promise between Alicia and me. “I can’t

died down and the venue fell silent. The

sang with all her might, completely satisfied with the song, putting extra effort

abuzz with activity. Enthusiastic users were casting their

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

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

minutes, the stage lights were completely off. When they finally came back on, a single spotlight illuminated the stage, revealing

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

The scene was overwhelming.

the atmosphere was so quiet

slowly raised her hands,