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 by staying close to

worries didn't last long once Gerry

contest would

users could cast their

this, Lilliana had a

vote, Alicia doesn't stand a chance. What is Gerry thinking? Is he planning

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

concern without hesitation. “I'll be fine. “I just need a few practice

despite that, Joshua couldn't shake the feeling of

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 came up with

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. They even set up a

back and 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 you so sure Alicia is

proud. “Of course. But let me

revealing too much, quickly changing his tone. “Forget

at the corners of Caden's lips. “Since when do you pay attention to

a promise between Alicia

the competition approached, the lively chatter died

Lilliana slowly emerged, dressed in an elaborate costume. She sang with all her might, completely satisfied with

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

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

the stage. He wanted to see what Alicia's performance would

two minutes, the stage lights were completely off. When they finally came back on, a single spotlight illuminated the stage,

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

The scene was overwhelming.

was so

her hands, preparing for her