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.

message: “Why aren’t you here? Your rival in love has already made his move… with

as he hit send, there was a commotion

her head, curious to know the origin of the

in

presence and striking features silenced the lively gathering

captured

poise, as she greeted

swept the room, taking in the crowd

rose man stiffened, realizing he had been

he retreated

Alicia, his steps measured and

a respectful distance, he

“Mrs.

said, his voice firm

betrayed much more than his

quickened as she accepted the

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

you

"

box, Caden's fingers brushed against

She froze.

hers with a subtle but deliberate touch, causing

away as

creeping up her ears and couldn't suppress a small

elegant champagne-coloured dress,

perfectly fitted to her graceful figure, enhanced her natural

radiated a confidence that made her

immersed in the festivities once again, effortlessly

still holding his glass of wine, maintained his

her with a

see that bouquet of roses? Alicia has made it clear that she is

must have a very high

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

raised an

the slightest hint

the well-dressed man loitering nearby, stealing glances

chance with Alicia," he

shaking his

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

gets tired of you and looks for something

response was cold

"You're quite the comedian.

"

He would make sure

swinging a tray of

and exchanged a

waiter nodded and went on his

moment,

answered it and listened intently to the

he put the phone in his pocket

car

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

toward the entrance: his car had