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.

by a text message: “Why aren’t

as he hit send, there was a commotion at the

head, curious to

dressed in an

imposing presence and striking features silenced the lively gathering for a

captured the room's

his poise, as she greeted him with a serene

gaze swept the room, taking in the crowd of

rose man stiffened, realizing he had been

retreated

his steps measured and

distance, he handed her a

“Mrs.

for being late,” he said, his

in his eyes betrayed much more

quickened as she

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

glad you

"

box, Caden's

She froze.

hers with a subtle but

pulling her hand away as she walked back

her ears

in her elegant

dress, perfectly fitted to her graceful figure, enhanced her

confidence that made her even more

festivities once

glass of wine, maintained his composure,

her with

made it clear that she is not looking for anything

must have a very

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

raised an

the

the well-dressed man loitering nearby, stealing glances at

with Alicia," he said,

shaking his

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

tired

response was cold and

"You're quite the comedian.

"

ever tire of him? He would make sure

by, swinging

his glass and exchanged a

giving him some money, the waiter nodded and went on his

moment, Caden's phone

intently to the voice on the other

put the phone in his pocket

his car

Alicia finished her responsibilities, she searched for Caden in the crowd, but he was

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