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.

of relief. “Alice is just trying to stay in the picture by staying close to

last long once Gerry made

that the song contest would be

addition, users could

a wide smile on

fans. Even if only a fraction of them vote, Alicia doesn't stand a chance.

serious look on his face as he spoke. “If this contest ends up being a live event, you'll have to sing the

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

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 didn't know why.

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 came up with no answer. Who

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

turned to Caden with a smile. “Die-hard Lilliana fans are in for

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

chest, clearly proud. “Of course.

tone. “Forget it. Alicia wouldn’t want me

lips. “Since when do you pay attention to

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

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

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

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

no doubt about that. But her voice lacks depth… it falls

stage. He wanted to see what Alicia's performance would be like, wondering if she would be as impressed as Gerry said she

finally came back on, a single spotlight illuminated the stage, revealing a

blue dress. The soft light casts her profile

The scene was overwhelming.

room, the atmosphere was so quiet

her hands, preparing for her