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 picture by

worries didn't last long once Gerry made

revealed that the song contest would

could cast their votes

Lilliana had a wide smile on her

a fraction of them vote, Alicia doesn't stand

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

“I'll be fine. “I just need

received Iris's song, and its 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 with him, although he didn't know why. He had a nagging suspicion that not everything

guaranteed victory in the competition 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

arrived and the atmosphere was buzzing with 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

in the back and turned to Caden with a smile.

hint of emotion crossing his face. “Are

proud. “Of course. But let me tell

changing his tone. “Forget it. Alicia

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

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

chatter died down and the venue fell

all her might, completely

with activity. Enthusiastic users were casting their votes rapidly, and the

good, there's no doubt about that. But her voice lacks

to see what Alicia's performance would be like, wondering if she would be as impressed as

they finally came back on, a single spotlight illuminated the stage, revealing

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

The scene was overwhelming.

atmosphere was so

hands, preparing