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.

sigh of relief. “Alice is just trying to stay

last long once

that the song contest would be an

addition, users could cast their

Lilliana had a wide

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

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

be

quality was impeccable in every way. Lilliana loved the piece. But despite that, Joshua couldn't shake the feeling of unease. Something didn't sit well

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 up with no answer. Who had he

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

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

without a hint of emotion crossing his face. “Are you so sure Alicia is going

clearly proud. “Of course. But let me tell you

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

of Caden's lips. “Since when do you pay

promise between Alicia and me. “I

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

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

users were casting their votes rapidly, and the numbers

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

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

finally came back on, a single spotlight illuminated

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

The scene was overwhelming.

the room, the atmosphere was so quiet that you could have

her hands, preparing for