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 stay in the

last long once

revealed that the song contest

could cast their

had a wide

vote, Alicia doesn't stand a chance.

face as he spoke. “If this contest ends up being a live event, you'll have to sing the song yourself. Do you think

concern without hesitation. “I'll be fine.

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

seemed 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. So who else could be working against

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

in the main seats in the back and turned to Caden with a smile. “Die-hard

opened a bottle of water and took a sip without a hint

clearly proud. “Of course. But let me

stopped just before revealing too much, quickly changing his tone. “Forget

tugged at the corners of Caden's lips.

between Alicia and

of the competition approached, the lively chatter died

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

with activity. Enthusiastic users

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

to see what Alicia's performance would be like,

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

wearing a light blue dress. The

The scene was overwhelming.

the atmosphere was so quiet that you could have heard a pin

her hands,