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

he hit send, there

to know the

dressed in an

features silenced the lively gathering for a

effortlessly captured the room's

deep breath, imitating his poise, as she greeted

gaze swept the room, taking in

stiffened, realizing he had been

he retreated

Alicia, his steps

distance, he handed

“Mrs.

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

intensity in his eyes betrayed much more than his calm

pulse quickened as she accepted the

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

glad you

"

up the box, Caden's fingers brushed against

She froze.

long fingers brushed against hers with a subtle but deliberate touch, causing

away as she walked back with

her ears and couldn't suppress

elegant champagne-coloured

her graceful figure, enhanced

radiated a confidence that made

she was immersed in the festivities

wine, maintained his

her with a mischievous

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

very high opinion

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

raised an

the slightest

the well-dressed man

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

shaking

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

if one day Alice gets tired of you and looks

response was

"You're quite the comedian.

"

of him? He

waiter walked by, swinging a tray of

glass and exchanged a

money, the waiter nodded and went on

that moment,

and listened intently to the voice on the

serious and, after nodding, he put the phone

his car disappeared into

Caden in the crowd, but he was nowhere to

the entrance: his