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.

of relief. “Alice is just trying to stay in the

didn't last long once Gerry made

the song contest

users could cast their votes

a wide smile on her

Even if only a fraction of them vote, Alicia

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

concern without hesitation. “I'll be

couldn't shake the feeling of unease. Something didn't sit well with him, although he didn't know why. He had a nagging suspicion that not everything was as

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,

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.

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

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

clearly proud. “Of course. But

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

of Caden's lips. “Since when

leaned back. “It's a promise between Alicia

chatter died down and the venue fell silent. The stage

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

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

“The song is good, there's no doubt about

staring at the stage. He wanted to see what Alicia's performance would be like, wondering if she would be

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

piano, wearing a light blue dress. The

The scene was overwhelming.

room, the atmosphere was so quiet

raised her hands,