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.

relief. “Alice is just trying to stay in the picture

long once Gerry made

song contest

addition, users could cast

this, Lilliana had a wide smile on

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

being a live event, you'll have to sing the song

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

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.

certain. However, Lilliana had Caden's support, and he hadn't taken any action recently. So who else could be working against them? Joshua thought hard, but came up with

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 was

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

and took a sip without a hint of emotion crossing his face. “Are you so sure Alicia

clearly proud. “Of

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

Caden's lips. “Since when do you pay attention to what

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

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

her might, completely satisfied with the song, putting extra effort into every note. She seemed

users were casting

and sighed. “The song is good, there's no doubt about that.

performance would be like, wondering if she would be as impressed as Gerry said she would

stage lights were completely off. When they finally came back on,

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

The scene was overwhelming.

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

raised her hands, preparing