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.

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

long once Gerry made

song contest would be an open

addition, users could cast

had a

have a lot of fans. Even if only a fraction of them vote,

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

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

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

However, Lilliana had Caden's support, and he hadn't taken any action recently. So who else could be working

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

main seats in the back and turned to Caden with a smile. “Die-hard

a bottle of water and took a sip without a hint of emotion crossing his face. “Are you

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

stopped just before revealing too much, quickly changing his tone. “Forget it. Alicia wouldn’t want

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

back. “It's a promise between Alicia and me.

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

sang with all her might, completely satisfied

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

song is good, there's no doubt about that. But her voice lacks depth…

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

finally came back on, a single spotlight illuminated

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

The scene was overwhelming.

atmosphere was so

her hands, preparing for her