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.

let out a sigh of relief. “Alice is just trying to stay in

didn't last long once

that the song contest

users could

a

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

this contest ends up being a live event, you'll have to sing the song yourself. Do you think you can

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

support, and he hadn't taken any action recently. So who else could be working against them? Joshua

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 about the contest. They even set up a live stream to capture everything that was happening

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

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

out his chest, clearly proud. “Of course. But let me tell

changing his tone. “Forget it. Alicia wouldn’t want me to

of Caden's lips. “Since when do you

back. “It's a promise between

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

her might, completely satisfied with the song, putting extra effort into every note. She

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

good, there's no doubt about

to see what Alicia's performance would

When they finally came back on, a single spotlight illuminated the stage,

wearing a light blue dress. The soft light casts her profile in a dreamy

The scene was overwhelming.

enveloped the room, the atmosphere was so quiet that you could

slowly raised her hands, preparing for her