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.

relief. “Alice is just trying to stay in the picture by staying close

worries didn't last long once Gerry made

the song contest would be an

users could cast their

Lilliana had a wide smile on

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

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

hesitation. “I'll be fine. “I just need

and its quality was impeccable in every way. Lilliana loved the piece. But despite that, Joshua couldn't shake the feeling of unease.

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

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

turned to

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

puffed out his chest, clearly proud. “Of

stopped just before revealing too much, quickly 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

between Alicia and me. “I can’t break

the lively chatter died down and

elaborate 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

no doubt

performance would be like, wondering if

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

stood in front of the piano, wearing a light blue dress. The soft

The scene was overwhelming.

room, the atmosphere was so quiet

raised her hands,