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

long once Gerry made his

contest

could cast their votes

Lilliana had a wide smile

them vote, Alicia doesn't

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

“I'll be fine. “I just

the feeling of unease. Something didn't sit well with him, although he didn't know why.

in the competition suddenly seemed less certain. However, Lilliana had Caden's support, and he hadn't taken any action recently. So who

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

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

sip without a hint of

chest, clearly proud. “Of

his tone. “Forget it. Alicia wouldn’t want me

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

between Alicia and me. “I can’t

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

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

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

“The song is good, there's no doubt

performance would be like, wondering if she would be as impressed as

finally came back on,

light blue

The scene was overwhelming.

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

raised her hands, preparing for