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.

a text message: “Why aren’t you here? Your rival in love has

hit send, there was

her head, curious to know

entered, dressed in

the lively gathering for a moment,

effortlessly captured

poise,

room, taking

stiffened, realizing he

he retreated into

his steps

respectful distance, he handed

“Mrs.

apologize for being late,” he said, his voice firm and his face

his eyes betrayed much more than

as she accepted

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

glad you

"

she picked up the box, Caden's

She froze.

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

away as she

blush creeping up her ears and

her elegant champagne-coloured dress,

to her graceful figure, enhanced her natural

a confidence that made

the festivities once again, effortlessly charming those around

of wine, maintained his

with a

clear that she is not

very high opinion

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

raised an eyebrow,

sense the slightest hint of

well-dressed man loitering nearby,

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

scoffed, shaking

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

tired of

was cold

"You're quite the comedian.

"

him? He would make

by, swinging a tray of

exchanged a few quiet words with the

money, the waiter nodded and went on his

that moment,

to the voice

he put the

later, his car disappeared into

she searched for Caden in the crowd, but he

the entrance: his