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.

probably right.” She let out a sigh of relief. “Alice is just trying to stay in the picture by staying

last long

song contest would be

addition, users could cast

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

up being a live event, you'll have to sing the song yourself. Do you think you can

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

of unease. Something didn't sit well with him,

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 recently. So who else could be working against them? Joshua

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

down in the main seats in the back and turned to Caden with a smile.

a hint of emotion crossing his face. “Are you so sure Alicia is going

clearly proud. “Of course. But let me tell

stopped just before revealing too much, quickly changing his tone.

tugged at the corners of Caden's lips. “Since when do you pay attention to

back. “It's a promise between Alicia and me. “I can’t break

approached, the lively chatter died down and the venue

music began, Lilliana slowly emerged, dressed in an elaborate costume. She sang with all her might, completely satisfied with the song, putting extra effort into every note. She seemed

abuzz with activity. Enthusiastic users

“The song is good, there's no

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

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

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

The scene was overwhelming.

atmosphere was so quiet

slowly raised her hands,