The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 177:

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Alice's heart skipped a beat.

She took a deep breath before picking up Caden's call. “What?” she muttered weakly.

Caden's voice came through clearly. “Where are you?”

Alice was in a hurry. “I'm changing. If you need to say something, go ahead.”

Caden's expression soured at the mention of her 'changing clothes'.

Just then, Monica entered the room.

Alicia quickly hid her phone under the blanket.

Monica sensed the tension and whispered, “Bad timing?”

Alice shook her head. “What do you need?”

“I noticed you’ve been here for a while,” Monica said quietly. “I thought I’d check on you.”

Monica saw Alicia struggling with her dress and walked over to help her.

Thinking the call had been disconnected, Alice collapsed onto the bed. “I'm exhausted. “I couldn’t sleep until three in the morning and I got up at seven.”

Monica realized what she had kept Alicia awake and gave her an understanding smile.

The strapless dress allowed Monica to gently massage Alicia's shoulders.

Alice sighed in relief. “Yes, right there. I feel wonderful… Oh, take it easy,” she whispered.

Alice lay

“Do you look down,

Alice shook her head.

be? I'm about

on her hand, watching Alicia. “You seemed more cheerful a few

Feeling self-conscious

and your partner have any problems? Have you had an argument?”

“Why

been strained for years. Both had often fantasized about strangling the other. With a heavy sigh, Alice quickly stood up. “Come on, it's time

one o'clock, Caden's car arrived at the entrance of the art exhibition. Mr. Wade

a low voice, Mr. Wade said, “I have a meeting with Joshua later. I will take care of everything as you instructed,

stepped out of the car,

scene, Mr. Wade asked,

they

stood there bewildered, not knowing what

your concern, Mr. Wade. Mr. Ward isn’t feeling particularly jovial today, so

a sign

Mr. Wade agreed. “Understood.”

to get in, Gerry's car pulled

was wearing the custom-made dress he had arranged for her, and she looked more stunning than he had imagined. The cool breeze played with her long curls, adding to her

effortlessly making her the center

out a

was Gerry she had come with. Arm in arm with Monica, Alice walked over to

stood with a dignified and striking stature. He

his gaze. After greeting Mr. Wade,

also ignored

as if they were strangers. Gerry, always casual, said, “Why are you two acting like enemies? “You’re adults, but you act like

waist perfectly,