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.

is just trying to stay in the

last long once Gerry

revealed that the song contest would be an open

addition, users could cast their

had a wide smile

them vote, Alicia

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

hesitation. “I'll be fine. “I just need a

had already received 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 not everything

he hadn't taken any action recently. So who

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 everything that

and turned to Caden with a smile. “Die-hard Lilliana fans

took a sip without a hint

chest, clearly proud. “Of course. But let me tell

quickly changing his tone. “Forget it. Alicia wouldn’t want me to spill the

corners of Caden's lips. “Since

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

chatter died down and

emerged, dressed in an elaborate costume. She sang with all her might, completely satisfied with the song, putting extra effort into every note. She seemed determined to give

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

no doubt about that. But her

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

completely off. When they finally came

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

The scene was overwhelming.

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

raised her hands,