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.

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

didn't last long

that the song contest would be an open

addition, users could cast their

had a wide smile on her

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

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

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

feeling of unease. Something

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

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

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

clearly proud. “Of course. But let me

revealing too much, quickly changing his tone.

smile tugged at the corners of Caden's lips.

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

the competition approached, the lively chatter died down and the venue fell

an elaborate costume. She sang with all her might, completely satisfied with the song, putting extra effort into every note.

activity. Enthusiastic users were casting their votes rapidly, and

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

performance would

were completely off. When they finally came back on, a single

a light blue dress. The soft light casts

The scene was overwhelming.

was so quiet that you could have heard

raised her hands, preparing for her