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.

sigh of relief. “Alice is just trying to

long once

contest would be

users could

a wide smile on

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

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

hesitation. “I'll be fine. “I just need a few practice

received Iris's song, and its quality 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

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

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,

in the main seats in the back and turned to Caden with a

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

proud. “Of

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

of Caden's lips. “Since when do you pay

promise between Alicia and

competition approached, the lively chatter died down and the

all her might, completely satisfied with the song, putting extra effort into every note. She

Enthusiastic users

shook his head and sighed. “The song is good, there's no doubt about that. But her voice lacks depth… it falls

Alicia's performance would be like, wondering if she would

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

wearing a light blue dress.

The scene was overwhelming.

room, the atmosphere was so

raised her hands, preparing