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 just trying to stay in the picture by

last long once Gerry

revealed that the song contest would be an open

could cast

Lilliana had a wide

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

this contest ends up being a live event, you'll have

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

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 not everything

had Caden's support, and he hadn't taken any action recently. So

Yates families. Several high-profile figures were present, people who had been invited thanks to hefty payments

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

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

out his chest, clearly proud. “Of

stopped just before revealing too much, quickly changing his tone. “Forget it. Alicia wouldn’t

Caden's lips. “Since when do you

a promise between Alicia and me.

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

completely satisfied with the

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

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

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

off. When they finally came

wearing a light blue dress. The soft light casts her profile in

The scene was overwhelming.

atmosphere was so quiet that you

her hands, preparing for