The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 101:

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Rachel had meticulously planned a garden party.

Most of the guests were women from Rachel's elite social circles. Though laughter and casual chit-chat filled the air, beneath the polished surface ran an undercurrent of subtle power plays and negotiations. The women, all smiling, knew each other, at least on the surface. No one let their guard down, each interaction carefully measured.

Rachel kindly handed an elegant velvet box to Mrs. Reyes. “I couldn't attend your birthday last time, so here's a late gift. “I hope you don’t mind.”

Mrs. Reyes accepted the box with a practiced smile, her fingers sliding over the soft fabric. “Rachel, you shouldn't have done that,” she said, letting out a light laugh. She opened the box and inside was a delicate necklace whose diamond centerpiece caught the afternoon sun and threw bright sparks of light in all directions.

“My goodness,” Mrs. Reyes exclaimed, her eyes wide with genuine surprise. “This must have cost a fortune, Rachel. You are too generous.” Mrs. Reyes admired the piece and put it back in the box with a pleased expression.

Rachel then turned to Mrs. Reyes's little son and patted him on the head.

She pulled out a limited edition toy from behind her, its shiny packaging catching the boy's attention.

The boy barely looked up from his tablet game as he took the toy from Rachel's hand.

Mrs. Reyes' smile faltered for a moment before she turned to her son, her tone now firm. “Ted, what do you say to Mrs. Gray?”

But the boy didn't answer. Grabbing his new prize, he ran off without even looking back. Mrs. Reyes forced a light laugh, her smile now a little strained. “I've spoiled him so much. “I’m sorry.” Raquel’s smile remained polite. “Don't worry.

He looked back at the fence, a hint of worry creeping into his calm demeanor.

Where the hell was Alice?

When Alice finally arrived, she thought about sending a message to Caden, warning him to keep his distance today; After all, appearances were everything in her world, and misunderstandings could spread like wildfire. But to her surprise, Caden had not yet arrived.

She looked around, but there was no sign of him. After a moment of hesitation, she shrugged and headed for the party.

group of women were huddled together, their conversation animated, with

Alicia was coming, and naturally, the

you believe they had been married for two years? He

Miss Bennett so irresistible to men?” another woman mused, her

if Joshua hid her because she's a precious treasure or a humiliating disgrace!” Mrs. Reyes giggled, a high-pitched sound that cut through the air. “Every man likes to tell what he has. If his wife is beautiful and talented, why wouldn't he show

previous comments had been scathing, but Ms. Reyes' words were the

sentiment, their giggles bubbling with a kind of cruel

struggling to make a name for herself in showbiz. Just when she’s trying to move on, her past is

figure were fine I guess. So why doesn't she attract

so pretty, they would have taken her away already. Nowadays, it's all about filters and special effects. Who

enjoying

eyes darting around nervously. She had seen Alice not far

Alice had heard every

move. With a graceful stride, she approached the

a

smile faltering as she saw Alicia standing

a champagne-colored silk dress, the delicate straps of which framed her soft shoulders. Her skin glowed under the soft light and her lightly made-up face showed a

rare flower in full bloom amidst a garden

blinked,

of her wondered if Alice had heard her cruel jokes, while another part of

image they had painted moments ago,

stunning than in

you, Mrs. Reyes.” Alicia's smile was warm and radiant, enough to light up any room. “And what, may I ask, has made you laugh so much?” Her tone was gentle, but there was an

blinked

was a woman dealing with her own burdens,

across her face as she replied, “Oh, Mrs. Bennett, have we made too much

"I'm afraid not," she said lightly. "Perhaps your voice has become softer with