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.

relief. “Alice is

last long once

revealed that the song contest would be an open selection

addition, users could

a wide

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

spoke. “If this contest ends up being a live event, you'll have to sing the song

without hesitation. “I'll be fine. “I just need

its quality was impeccable in every way. Lilliana loved the piece. But despite that, Joshua couldn't shake the feeling of unease.

taken any action recently. So who else could be

with excitement. In 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 families. Lilliana's team was also in full swing. Following her instructions, they flooded all

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

casually opened a bottle of water and took a sip without a hint of

clearly proud. “Of

quickly changing his tone. “Forget it. Alicia

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

between Alicia and me. “I

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

completely satisfied with the song, putting extra effort

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

his head and sighed. “The song is good, there's no doubt about that. But her voice

He wanted to see what Alicia's performance would

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

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

The scene was overwhelming.

the atmosphere was so

raised her hands, preparing for her