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 in the picture by

long once Gerry

that the song contest would be an open selection

addition, users could cast their

this, Lilliana had a wide

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

on his face as he spoke. “If this contest ends up being

“I'll be fine. “I just need a few

and its 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 well

However, Lilliana had Caden's support, and he hadn't taken any action recently. So

addition 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

sat down in the main seats in the back and turned to Caden with

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

“Of course. But let me

revealing too much, quickly changing his tone. “Forget it. Alicia

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

a promise between Alicia and me. “I can’t

died down and the

the music 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

voting was abuzz with activity. Enthusiastic users were

shook his head and sighed. “The song is good, there's no doubt about

impassively, staring at the stage. He wanted to see what Alicia's performance would be like, wondering if she would

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

of the piano, wearing a light blue dress. The soft light

The scene was overwhelming.

eerie silence enveloped the room, the atmosphere was so

her hands,