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.

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

hit send, there was a commotion at the

to know the origin of the

in an impeccable

the lively gathering

effortlessly captured the room's

deep breath, imitating his poise, as she greeted him with a

the room, taking in the

rose man stiffened, realizing he had

retreated

Alicia, his

a respectful distance, he handed her a

“Mrs.

being late,” he said, his

in his eyes betrayed much more than his

as

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

you could

"

up the box, Caden's fingers brushed against

She froze.

subtle but

looked away, pulling her hand away as

blush creeping up her ears and couldn't suppress a small

in her elegant champagne-coloured dress, was

fitted to her graceful

confidence that made her even more

in the festivities once again,

his glass of wine,

with a mischievous

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

have a very high opinion of

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

an

the slightest hint of

the well-dressed man loitering

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

shaking his

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

gets tired of you and looks for something

response was

"You're quite the comedian.

"

ever tire of him? He would make

waiter walked by, swinging

down his glass and exchanged a few quiet

him some money, the waiter nodded and went

that moment, Caden's

listened intently to

serious and, after nodding, he put the phone in

later, his car disappeared

for Caden in the crowd,

drifted toward the entrance: his car had disappeared