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.

the photos to Caden, accompanied by a text message: “Why aren’t you here? Your

there was a commotion at

head, curious to know the origin of

entered, dressed in an

features silenced the lively gathering for a moment, drawing

effortlessly captured the room's

poise, as she

the room, taking in the crowd of high

stiffened, realizing he had been completely

retreated into the

approached Alicia, his steps

he handed

“Mrs.

I apologize for being late,” he said, his

intensity in his eyes betrayed much more than his calm demeanor

pulse quickened as she accepted the

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

glad you

"

box, Caden's

She froze.

fingers brushed against hers with a subtle but deliberate touch,

quickly looked away, pulling her hand away as she walked

creeping up her ears and

in her elegant champagne-coloured dress, was

her graceful figure, enhanced her

radiated a confidence that made her

the festivities once again, effortlessly charming those around

of wine, maintained his

approached her with a mischievous

roses? Alicia has made it clear that she is not looking for anything serious, and yet this guy

must have a very high opinion of

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

an eyebrow,

sense the

man loitering nearby,

like him doesn't stand a chance with Alicia," he said,

shaking

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

gets tired of you and

was

"You're quite the comedian.

"

tire of him? He would make sure that never

waiter walked by, swinging a

and exchanged a

the waiter nodded and

that moment,

it and listened intently to the voice

expression turned serious and, after nodding, he put the phone in his

his car disappeared into the

Alicia finished her responsibilities, she searched for Caden in the

entrance: his car had disappeared