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

worries didn't last long once Gerry made

the song contest would be an open

users could cast their votes

this, Lilliana had a wide

only a fraction of them vote, Alicia doesn't stand

spoke. “If this contest ends up being a live event, you'll have to

“I'll be fine. “I just need

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 he didn't know why. He had a nagging suspicion that not everything was as safe as it

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

and the atmosphere was buzzing with excitement. In addition to the judges, the event attracted members of the 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 contest. They even set up a

main seats in the back and turned to Caden with a

hint of emotion crossing his face. “Are

clearly proud. “Of course. But

his tone. “Forget

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

leaned back. “It's a promise between

died down and the venue fell silent. The stage lights came

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

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

there's no doubt about that. But her voice lacks depth… it falls

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

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

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

The scene was overwhelming.

atmosphere was so quiet that you could have heard a

hands, preparing for her