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.

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

last long once Gerry made

revealed that the song contest

could cast their

had a wide

have a lot of fans. Even if only a fraction of them vote, Alicia doesn't stand a chance. What is Gerry

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 can

her concern without hesitation. “I'll be fine.

in every way. Lilliana loved the piece. But despite that, Joshua couldn't shake the feeling of unease. Something didn't sit

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 no

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

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

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

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

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

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

promise between Alicia and me. “I can’t

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

completely satisfied with the song, putting extra effort into

voting was abuzz with activity. Enthusiastic users were

good, there's no doubt about

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

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

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

The scene was overwhelming.

the atmosphere was so

her hands,