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.

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

last long once Gerry

song contest would be an open

addition, users could

Lilliana had a wide smile on her

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

serious look on his face as he spoke. “If this contest ends up being a live event,

be fine. “I just need

of unease. Something didn't sit well with him, although he didn't know why. He

Lilliana had Caden's support, and he hadn't taken any action recently. So who else could be working against them? Joshua thought

present, people who had been invited thanks to hefty payments from both families.

back and turned to Caden with a smile. “Die-hard

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

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

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

of Caden's lips. “Since when

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

approached, the lively chatter died down and the venue fell silent. The

costume. She sang with all her might, completely satisfied with the song, putting extra effort into every note. She seemed determined to give it

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

shook his head and sighed. “The song is good, there's no doubt about that.

He wanted to see what Alicia's performance would be

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

the piano, wearing a light blue dress.

The scene was overwhelming.

atmosphere was so quiet that

slowly raised her hands,