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 picture by staying

didn't last long

the song contest would

users could cast

Lilliana had a wide

if only a fraction of them vote, Alicia doesn't stand a chance. What is Gerry

kept a serious look on his face as he spoke. “If this contest ends up being a live event, you'll have to

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

the feeling of unease. Something

suddenly seemed less certain. However, Lilliana had Caden's support, and he hadn't taken any

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 was happening

and turned to Caden with a smile. “Die-hard Lilliana fans are in for

a sip without a hint

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

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

lips.

a promise between Alicia and me. “I can’t break

died down and the venue fell silent. The stage

sang with all her might, completely satisfied

was abuzz with activity. Enthusiastic users were casting their votes rapidly, and the

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

performance would be like, wondering if she would be as impressed as

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

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

The scene was overwhelming.

room, the atmosphere was so quiet

her hands, preparing for