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.

“Alice is just trying to stay

didn't last long once Gerry made his

that the song contest would be an open selection

users could cast their

had a wide

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 you think

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

was 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

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 else could be working against them? Joshua thought hard, but

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 messages about the contest.

main seats in the back and turned to

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

“Of course. But let me

changing his tone. “Forget it. Alicia

the corners of Caden's lips.

back. “It's a promise between

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

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

the big screen above, the online voting was abuzz with activity. Enthusiastic users were casting

“The song is good, there's no doubt

stage. He wanted to see what Alicia's 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, a single spotlight illuminated the stage, revealing a

piano, wearing a light blue dress.

The scene was overwhelming.

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

her hands, preparing for