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.

let out a sigh of relief. “Alice is just trying

worries didn't last long once Gerry made

the song contest would be an

could cast

this, Lilliana had a wide smile on her

a lot of fans. Even if only a fraction of them vote,

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

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

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,

he hadn't taken any action recently. So who else could be working against them? Joshua thought hard, but

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 to capture everything that was happening on the

the main seats in the back and turned to

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

his chest, clearly proud. “Of course.

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

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

back. “It's a promise between Alicia and me.

the competition approached, the lively chatter died

began, Lilliana slowly emerged, dressed in an elaborate costume. She sang with all her might, completely satisfied

the online voting was abuzz with activity. Enthusiastic users were casting their

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

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

the stage lights were completely off. When they finally came back on, a single spotlight illuminated

the piano, wearing a light blue dress.

The scene was overwhelming.

silence enveloped the room, the atmosphere was so quiet that you could have heard a

slowly raised her hands,