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.

of relief. “Alice is just trying to stay in the picture by staying close

long once Gerry made

contest would be an open selection

users could cast

a wide smile on

them vote, Alicia doesn't stand a chance. What

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

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

way. Lilliana loved the piece. But despite that, Joshua couldn't shake the feeling of

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 thought hard, but came

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. Following her instructions, they flooded all social media with messages about the contest. They even set up a live stream

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

sip without a hint of emotion crossing his face. “Are

“Of course. But

tone. “Forget it. Alicia wouldn’t

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

promise between Alicia and me. “I can’t break

start of the competition approached, the lively chatter died

elaborate costume. She sang with all her might, completely

online voting was abuzz with activity. Enthusiastic users were casting

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

what Alicia's performance would be like, wondering if she would

completely off. When they finally came back on,

the piano, wearing a light blue dress. The

The scene was overwhelming.

silence enveloped the room, the atmosphere was so quiet that you

hands, preparing for