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

last long once Gerry

song contest would be

could cast their

had a

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

kept a serious look on his face as he spoke. “If this contest ends up being a live event, you'll have to sing the

hesitation. “I'll be fine.

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 why. He had a nagging suspicion that

taken any

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 team was also in full swing. Following her instructions, they flooded all social media with messages about the contest. They even set up a live stream to capture everything that was happening

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

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

proud. “Of course. But let me tell you

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

Caden's lips. “Since

promise between Alicia

approached, the lively chatter died down and the venue fell silent. The stage lights

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

Enthusiastic users were casting their votes rapidly, and the numbers were increasing

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

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

lights were completely off. When they finally came back on, a single spotlight

piano, wearing a light blue

The scene was overwhelming.

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

hands, preparing for