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

worries didn't last long once Gerry made his

contest would be an

users could cast

this, Lilliana had a

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

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

“I'll be fine. “I just need a few

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.

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

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

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

sip without a hint of emotion crossing his

clearly proud. “Of course. But let me

quickly changing his tone. “Forget it.

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

a promise between Alicia and me. “I

the start of the competition approached, the lively chatter died down

with all her might, completely satisfied with the song, putting extra effort into every note. She seemed determined

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

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

performance would be like, wondering

When they finally

of the piano, wearing a light blue dress. The

The scene was overwhelming.

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

slowly raised her hands, preparing