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.

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

long once

song contest would be

users could cast

a wide smile on

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

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

“I'll be fine. “I just need a few practice

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 nagging

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

hefty payments from both families. Lilliana's team was also in full swing. Following her instructions, they flooded all social media

down in the main seats in the back and turned to Caden with a

without a hint of emotion crossing his face. “Are you so sure Alicia is going to

clearly proud. “Of course. But let me tell

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

tugged at the corners of Caden's lips. “Since when do

leaned back. “It's a promise between Alicia and me. “I

the lively chatter died down and the venue fell silent. The stage

sang with all her might, completely satisfied with the song, putting extra

big screen above, the online voting was abuzz with activity. Enthusiastic users were casting their votes rapidly, and the numbers were increasing

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

at the stage. He wanted to see what Alicia's performance would

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

of the piano, wearing a light blue dress. The

The scene was overwhelming.

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

her hands, preparing for her