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 just trying to stay in the

last long once

song contest would be

users could cast their

Lilliana had a wide smile

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

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

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

piece. But despite that, Joshua couldn't shake the feeling of unease. Something didn't sit well with

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

excitement. In addition to the judges, the event 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 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

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

a bottle of water and took a sip without a hint of

proud. “Of course. But let me tell

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

tugged at the corners of Caden's lips. “Since when

leaned back. “It's a promise between Alicia

chatter died down and the venue fell

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

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

no doubt

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

stage lights were completely off. When they finally

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

The scene was overwhelming.

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

slowly raised her hands, preparing for her