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 just trying to

last long once Gerry made

the song contest would be

could cast their votes

had a wide smile

if only a fraction of them vote, Alicia doesn't stand a chance. What is Gerry thinking?

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

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

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. He had a nagging suspicion that not everything was as

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 no answer.

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 messages about

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

opened 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. But

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

at the corners of Caden's lips. “Since when do you

back. “It's a promise between Alicia

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

began, 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 give it

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

his head and sighed. “The song is good, there's no doubt about that. But her voice lacks depth… it

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

completely off. When they finally came back on, a

light blue dress. The soft light casts her profile in a dreamy

The scene was overwhelming.

atmosphere was so

hands, preparing