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.

right.” She let out a sigh of relief. “Alice is just trying to stay in the picture by staying

didn't last long

that the song contest would be an

could cast

this, Lilliana had a wide smile on her

them vote, Alicia doesn't stand

being a live event, you'll have to sing the song yourself. Do you think

concern without hesitation. “I'll be

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. He had a nagging suspicion

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

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

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

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

clearly proud. “Of

before revealing too much, quickly changing his tone. “Forget

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

leaned back. “It's a promise between

start of the competition approached, the lively chatter died down and the venue

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

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

song is good, there's no doubt about that. But her

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

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

piano, wearing a light blue dress. The soft light casts her profile

The scene was overwhelming.

the atmosphere was so

slowly raised her hands,