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

last long once Gerry

contest would be an open

could cast their

had a wide smile on her

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

ends up being

be fine. “I just need a few practice

couldn't shake the feeling of unease. Something didn't sit well with him, although he didn't

he hadn't taken any action recently. So who else could be working against them? Joshua thought hard, but came

excitement. In addition 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 was also in full swing. Following her instructions, they flooded all social media with messages about the contest. They even set up a live

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

casually opened a bottle of water and took a sip without a hint of emotion crossing his face. “Are you so sure Alicia is going

chest, clearly proud. “Of course. But

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

of Caden's lips. “Since when

a promise between Alicia and

competition approached, the lively chatter died down and the

might, completely satisfied with the song, putting extra effort

was abuzz with activity. Enthusiastic users were casting their votes

there's no doubt about that. But her voice lacks

stood impassively, staring at the stage. He wanted to see what Alicia's performance would be like, wondering if she would be as impressed as Gerry said

minutes, the stage lights were completely off. When they finally

wearing a light blue dress. The soft light

The scene was overwhelming.

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

hands, preparing for her