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.

a sigh of relief. “Alice is just trying to stay in the picture by staying

last long once Gerry made his

contest would

users could cast their

Lilliana had a

only a fraction of them vote, Alicia doesn't

contest ends up being a live event, you'll have

without hesitation. “I'll be fine. “I just need a few

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 was as safe

guaranteed victory in the competition suddenly seemed less certain. However, Lilliana had Caden's support, and he hadn't taken any

day 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

and turned to Caden

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

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

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

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

a promise between Alicia and me. “I can’t break

competition approached, the lively chatter died down

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

online voting was abuzz with activity. Enthusiastic users were casting their

“The song is good, there's no doubt about

would be like,

the stage lights were completely off. When they finally came back on, a single spotlight illuminated the stage,

blue

The scene was overwhelming.

so quiet that you could have heard a pin

hands, preparing