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 picture by

worries didn't last long once

the song contest

users could

Lilliana had a wide

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

his face as he spoke. “If this contest ends up being a live event, you'll have to sing the song yourself. Do

“I'll be fine. “I just need a few

was impeccable in every way. Lilliana loved the piece. But despite that, Joshua couldn't shake the feeling of unease. Something didn't

taken any action recently. So who else could be working against them? Joshua thought hard, but came up with no

present, people who had been invited thanks to hefty payments from both families. Lilliana's team was also in full swing. Following her instructions,

turned to Caden with a smile. “Die-hard Lilliana fans are in for a treat

of water and took a sip without a hint of emotion crossing his face.

out his chest, clearly proud. “Of

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

of Caden's lips.

promise between Alicia and me. “I can’t

approached, the lively chatter died down and

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

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

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

impassively, staring at the stage. He wanted to see what Alicia's performance would be like, wondering if she would be

lights were completely off. When they finally came back

blue

The scene was overwhelming.

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

slowly raised her hands, preparing