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.

right.” She let out a sigh of relief. “Alice is just trying

worries didn't last long once Gerry

contest would

addition, users could cast their

this, Lilliana had a wide smile on her

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

ends up being a live event, you'll have to

without hesitation. “I'll be

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 suspicion

the competition suddenly seemed less certain. However, Lilliana had Caden's support, and he hadn't taken any action recently. So who else could be working against them?

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

main seats in the back and turned to Caden with

without a hint of emotion crossing his face. “Are you so

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

revealing too much, quickly changing his tone. “Forget it. Alicia wouldn’t want

lips. “Since when do you pay

between Alicia and me. “I

lively chatter died down and

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

with activity. Enthusiastic users were casting their

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

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

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

of the piano, wearing a light blue dress. The soft light casts her profile in a

The scene was overwhelming.

was so quiet that you could have

hands, preparing