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.

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

long once

revealed that the song contest

could

this, Lilliana had a wide smile on

lot of fans. Even if only a fraction of them vote, Alicia doesn't stand a chance.

contest ends up being a live event, you'll have to sing the song

“I'll be fine. “I

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

any action recently. So who else could be working against them? Joshua thought hard, but came up with no answer. Who

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

down in the main seats in the back and turned to Caden with a smile. “Die-hard Lilliana fans are in for

a hint of emotion crossing his face. “Are you so

“Of course. But let me tell

changing his tone. “Forget it. Alicia wouldn’t want me to spill the

sinister smile tugged at the corners of Caden's lips. “Since when do you pay attention to what women

promise between

lively chatter died down and

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

voting was abuzz with activity. Enthusiastic users were

sighed. “The song is good, there's no

He wanted to see what Alicia's performance would be like, wondering if she would be as impressed

finally came back on, a single spotlight illuminated the stage,

blue

The scene was overwhelming.

enveloped the room, the atmosphere was so quiet that

slowly raised her hands,