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

worries didn't last long once Gerry made his

the song contest would

addition, users could cast their

a wide smile on

fraction of them vote,

on his face as he spoke. “If this contest ends up being a live event, you'll have to sing the

be fine.

despite that, Joshua couldn't shake the feeling of unease. Something didn't sit

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 answer. Who

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

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

water and took a sip without a hint of emotion crossing his face. “Are you so sure Alicia is going to

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

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

lips. “Since when do you pay attention to

a promise between Alicia and me.

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

the music began, Lilliana slowly emerged, dressed in an elaborate costume. She sang with all her might, completely satisfied with the song, putting extra effort into every note.

Enthusiastic users were casting their votes rapidly, and the numbers were increasing with each passing

no doubt

at 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, revealing a

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

The scene was overwhelming.

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

raised her hands, preparing for