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.

probably right.” She let out a sigh of relief. “Alice is just trying to stay in

long once Gerry made his

the song contest

could cast their votes

a wide smile on

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

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

dismissed her concern without 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

seemed like a guaranteed 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

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

turned to Caden with

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

“Of course. But let me tell

revealing too much, quickly changing his tone. “Forget it. Alicia wouldn’t want me to spill

lips. “Since when do you pay attention to

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

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

elaborate costume. She sang with all her might, completely satisfied with the song,

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

is good, there's no doubt about that. But her voice lacks depth… it falls

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

were completely off. When they finally

front of the piano, wearing a light blue dress.

The scene was overwhelming.

the room, the atmosphere was so

her hands, preparing