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

long once Gerry made

contest would be an open selection

users could cast their

Lilliana had a wide smile on her

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

this contest ends up being

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

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

suddenly seemed less certain. However, Lilliana had Caden's support, and he hadn't taken any action recently. So who else

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 capture

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

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

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

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

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

promise between Alicia and me. “I

approached, the lively chatter died down and the

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

above, the online voting was abuzz with activity. Enthusiastic users

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

to see what Alicia's performance would be

stage lights were completely off. When they finally came back on,

wearing a light blue dress. The soft

The scene was overwhelming.

so quiet

hands, preparing