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.

“Alice is

long once Gerry made his

the song contest would

could cast

a wide smile on her

fraction of them vote, Alicia doesn't stand 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 yourself. Do you

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

had already received Iris's 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 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

the competition arrived and the atmosphere was buzzing 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 Caden with a smile. “Die-hard Lilliana fans are in

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

clearly proud. “Of

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

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

between

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

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

big screen above, the online voting was abuzz with activity. Enthusiastic users were casting their votes rapidly, and the numbers were

no doubt about that. But her voice lacks

would be like, wondering if she would

two minutes, the stage lights were completely off. When they finally came back on, a

wearing a light blue dress.

The scene was overwhelming.

room, the atmosphere was so quiet that you could

hands,