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.

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

last long once

revealed that the song contest

addition, users could cast their votes

this, Lilliana had a wide smile

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

face as he spoke. “If this contest ends up being a live

her concern without hesitation. “I'll be

shake the feeling of unease. Something

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

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

down in the main seats in the back and turned to Caden

opened a bottle of water and took a sip without a hint of emotion crossing

puffed out his chest, clearly proud. “Of course.

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

the corners of Caden's lips. “Since when

between Alicia and me.

the lively chatter died down and the venue

Lilliana slowly 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

above, the online voting was abuzz with activity. Enthusiastic users were casting their votes

song is good, there's no doubt about

stage. He wanted to see what Alicia's performance would be like, wondering if

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

the piano, wearing a light blue dress. The soft light casts her profile in a dreamy

The scene was overwhelming.

the atmosphere was so quiet that you could have heard a pin

her hands, preparing for