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.

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

didn't last long once Gerry

contest would be

users could cast

Lilliana had a

vote, Alicia doesn't stand

as he spoke. “If this contest ends up being a live

concern without hesitation. “I'll be fine. “I just need

loved the piece. But despite that, Joshua couldn't shake the feeling of unease. Something didn't sit well with him, although he

any action recently. So who else could be working against them? Joshua thought hard, but came up with

of the competition arrived 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 live stream to capture everything that

back and turned to Caden with a

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

out his chest, clearly proud. “Of course. But

quickly changing his tone.

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

back. “It's a promise between Alicia and me. “I can’t

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

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

abuzz with activity. Enthusiastic users were casting

shook his head and sighed. “The song is good, there's no doubt about that. But her

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

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

the piano, wearing a light blue dress. The soft light casts

The scene was overwhelming.

was so

raised her hands,