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.

She let out a sigh of relief. “Alice is

worries didn't last long

revealed that the song contest would be

users could cast their

a wide smile

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

serious look on his face as he spoke. “If this contest ends up being a live

hesitation. “I'll be fine. “I just need a few practice

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

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

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 stream to capture everything that was happening on

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

opened a bottle of water and took a sip without a hint of emotion crossing his face.

proud. “Of course. But let me tell

stopped just before revealing too much, quickly changing his tone. “Forget it. Alicia wouldn’t want me to

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

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

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

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

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

is good, there's no doubt about that. But her voice lacks depth… it falls

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

they finally came back on, a single spotlight

a light blue dress. The soft light casts her profile in a

The scene was overwhelming.

atmosphere was so

her hands, preparing