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.

accidentally. Exhausted, Alice lay down

“Do you look down,

Alice shook her head.

would I be? I'm about to

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

only inside," Alice replied. Feeling self-conscious under Monica's gaze, she

and your partner have any problems? Have you had an argument?” Monica asked, trying to

laughed lightly. “Why should we

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

at the entrance of the art exhibition. Mr. Wade stepped forward to

later. I will take care of everything as you instructed, Mr. Ward.

nodded indifferently. He stepped out of the car, his presence imposing and

Wade asked, "Mr.

expression turned grim. “She's gone, they found her in someone

Wade stood there bewildered, not knowing

Wade. Mr. Ward isn’t feeling particularly jovial today, so it’s best not to

made a sign for

Mr. Wade agreed. “Understood.”

to get in, Gerry's car pulled up. Gerry looked out of

dress he had arranged for her, and she looked more stunning than he had imagined. The cool breeze played with her long curls,

her the center of attention

out

it was Gerry she had come with.

dignified and striking stature. He seemed completely

avoided his gaze. After greeting Mr. Wade, she

ignored his

casual, said, “Why are you two acting like enemies? “You’re adults, but you act like children.” They

her waist perfectly, and her movements were graceful and serene. A pang