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.

a sigh of relief. “Alice is just trying to stay in the picture by

didn't last long once Gerry

song contest would be an open selection

addition, users could

a

only a fraction of them vote,

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

her concern without hesitation. “I'll be fine. “I

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

Lilliana had Caden's support, and he hadn't taken any action recently. So who else could be

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.

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

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

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

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

Caden's lips. “Since

between Alicia and me.

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

in an elaborate costume. She sang with all her might, completely satisfied with the song, putting extra effort

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

stage. He wanted to see what Alicia's performance would be like, wondering if she would

finally came

piano, wearing a light blue dress. The soft light

The scene was overwhelming.

silence enveloped the room, the atmosphere was so quiet

her hands, preparing for her