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.

out a sigh of relief. “Alice is

didn't last long once

revealed that the song contest would be an open

users could cast their votes

Lilliana had a wide

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

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

be fine. “I just need a few

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 suspicion that not everything was as safe

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

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

to Caden with a smile. “Die-hard Lilliana fans are in for a

without a hint of emotion crossing his

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

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

Caden's lips. “Since when do you pay attention to

between Alicia and

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

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

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

and sighed. “The song is good, there's no doubt about that. But her

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

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

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

The scene was overwhelming.

the atmosphere was so quiet that you could have heard

hands, preparing for her