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

didn't last long once

song contest

could cast

this, Lilliana had a wide smile on her

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

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

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

feeling of

had 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

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

back and turned to Caden with a smile.

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

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

tone. “Forget it. Alicia wouldn’t want me to spill

sinister smile tugged at the corners of Caden's lips. “Since

back. “It's a promise between Alicia and

lively chatter died down and the venue fell silent.

Lilliana slowly emerged, dressed in an elaborate costume. She sang with all her might, completely satisfied with the

was abuzz with activity. Enthusiastic users were

good, there's no doubt about that.

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

they finally came back on, a single spotlight illuminated the stage, revealing

a light blue dress. The soft light casts her profile

The scene was overwhelming.

atmosphere was so quiet that you could have heard

hands,