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.

relief. “Alice is just trying to stay in the picture by staying close

long

the song contest would be an open

users could cast their votes

a wide

vote, Alicia doesn't

ends up being a

“I'll be fine. “I just

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

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

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

to Caden with a smile. “Die-hard Lilliana fans

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

clearly proud. “Of course. But

his tone. “Forget it. Alicia wouldn’t

lips. “Since when

between Alicia

chatter died down

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

screen above, the online voting was abuzz with activity. Enthusiastic users were casting their

song is good, there's no doubt about that. But her voice

what Alicia's performance would be like, wondering if she would be as impressed as Gerry

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

wearing a light blue dress. The soft light casts

The scene was overwhelming.

silence enveloped the room, the atmosphere was so quiet that you could have heard a

hands,