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.

let out a sigh of relief. “Alice is just trying to stay

worries didn't last long once Gerry

revealed that the song contest would be an

users could cast their votes

this, Lilliana had a

lot of fans. Even if only a fraction of them vote, Alicia

being a live

“I'll be fine. “I just need

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

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?

of 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 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

turned to

casually opened a bottle of water and took a sip without a hint of

puffed out his chest, clearly proud. “Of

too much, quickly changing his tone.

the corners of Caden's lips. “Since when

promise between Alicia and

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

slowly emerged, dressed in an elaborate costume. She sang with all her might, completely satisfied with the song, putting extra effort into

Enthusiastic users were

there's no doubt about that. But

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

minutes, the stage lights were completely off. When they finally came

stood in front of the piano, wearing a light blue dress. The soft light

The scene was overwhelming.

eerie silence enveloped the room, the atmosphere was so quiet that

hands, preparing for her