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 the picture by staying

worries didn't last long once

song contest would be an open selection

users could cast their

Lilliana had a wide

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

contest ends up being a live event, you'll

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

was impeccable in 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

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 answer. Who had he

thanks to hefty payments from both families. Lilliana's team was also in

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

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

proud. “Of course. But let me tell

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

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

promise between Alicia

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

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

big screen above, the online voting was abuzz with activity. Enthusiastic users were casting their votes rapidly,

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

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

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

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

The scene was overwhelming.

room, the atmosphere was so quiet that you could have heard a pin

hands,