The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 243:

Alice looked at Gerry, her expression composed but unreadable.

“No.

”

“Maybe he’s stuck in traffic?” Gerry suggested, trying to defend Caden.

“It’s such a big event; there’s no way he’s going to miss it.

I’ll call him.

”

Alice quickly intervened, stopping him.

“No need.

If he can come, he will.

” Not wanting Gerry to discern her emotions, she added, “I’ll go and greet the guests.

”

Gerry followed her, about to ask if she and Caden had argued, when he suddenly saw a tall, striking man approaching Alicia with a bouquet of flowers.

“Miss Bennett,” the man greeted her cordially, his eyes filled with admiration and affection.

“Congratulations.

”

Gerry's curiosity was instantly piqued.

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Who was that guy?

He carried himself with an air of importance, dressed in a tailored suit and a watch that probably cost a fortune.

It was clear that he was wealthy.

And now he was handing a bouquet to Alice while looking at her with an undeniable intensity.

Gerry's eyes sparkled with intrigue as he discreetly pulled out his phone, ready to capture the moment.

Alice accepted the flowers graciously, thanking him.

They chatted briefly, sharing laughs, an attitude that seemed friendly and comfortable, but not overly familiar.

Gerry found the perfect angle and took several photos.

After exchanging a few, Alicia placed the bouquet on the gift table and placed it among the other gifts from clients and friends.

The man noticed and seemed to understand the subtle message.

It was clear that he had feelings for her, but to Alice he was just a friend.

She accepted the roses so as not to hurt his feelings, but to Alice they were nothing more than a polite gesture.

Gerry wasted no time.

text message: “Why aren’t you here? Your

hit send, there was a commotion

to

dressed in

features silenced the lively gathering for a moment, drawing all eyes to

effortlessly captured the

imitating his poise, as she greeted him with

sharp gaze swept the room, taking in the crowd of high

man stiffened, realizing he had been completely

he retreated into

Alicia, his steps measured

respectful distance, he handed her

“Mrs.

he said, his voice firm and

his eyes betrayed much more than his calm

as

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

you

"

she picked up the box, Caden's

She froze.

fingers brushed against hers with a subtle but deliberate touch, causing an unexpected shiver to pass

away as she walked back with

up her

in her elegant champagne-coloured dress, was a

her graceful

confidence that made her even

the festivities once again,

wine,

with a mischievous

bouquet of roses? Alicia has made it clear that she is not looking for anything serious, and

have a very high

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

an eyebrow,

sense the

shifted to the well-dressed man loitering nearby, stealing

doesn't stand a chance with Alicia," he said, his tone firm and

shaking his

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

one day Alice gets tired

response was cold

"You're quite the comedian.

"

of him? He would make sure

walked by, swinging

glass and exchanged a few quiet words with the

him some money, the waiter

moment, Caden's

and listened intently to the voice on the other

serious and, after nodding, he put the phone

his car disappeared into

searched for Caden in the crowd, but he

toward the entrance: his car had