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

worries didn't last long

song contest would be

addition, users could cast

Lilliana had a wide smile on

them vote, Alicia doesn't stand a chance. What

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

her concern without hesitation. “I'll be fine. “I just need a

every way. 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

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

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

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

without a hint of emotion crossing his face. “Are you so sure

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

before revealing too much, quickly changing his tone. “Forget it. Alicia wouldn’t want me to spill

of Caden's lips. “Since when

back. “It's a promise between

chatter died down and

her might, completely satisfied with the song, putting extra effort into every note. She seemed determined to give it her

online voting was abuzz with activity. Enthusiastic users were casting

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

to see what Alicia's performance would be like, wondering

they finally came back on, a single spotlight illuminated the

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

The scene was overwhelming.

was so

hands, preparing for