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.

She let out a sigh of relief. “Alice is just trying to stay

worries didn't last long once

the song contest would be an

users could cast their

Lilliana had a wide smile on her

only a fraction of them vote, Alicia doesn't stand a chance. What is Gerry thinking? Is he planning

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

without hesitation. “I'll be fine. “I just need a few practice

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 he didn't know why. He had a

victory in the competition suddenly seemed less certain. However, Lilliana had Caden's support, and he hadn't taken any action recently. So

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

down in the main seats in the back and turned to

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

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

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

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

between Alicia and me.

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

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

“The song is good, there's no

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

minutes, the stage lights were completely off. When they finally

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

The scene was overwhelming.

so quiet that you could have heard a

her hands, preparing for