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.

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

send, there was

to know the

in an

silenced the lively gathering for a moment, drawing

captured the

breath, imitating his poise, as she greeted him

the room, taking in the crowd of high

stiffened, realizing he had

retreated into the

his steps measured

distance, he handed

“Mrs.

he said, his voice firm and his face

much more

as

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

glad you

"

box,

She froze.

against hers with a subtle but deliberate touch,

away as she walked back

creeping up her ears and

dazzling in her elegant champagne-coloured dress, was

dress, perfectly fitted to her graceful figure, enhanced her natural

that made her even

she was immersed in the festivities once again, effortlessly charming those

holding his glass of wine, maintained

her with

it clear that she is not looking for anything serious, and yet this guy dared

a very high

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

raised an eyebrow,

you sense the slightest hint of

shifted to the well-dressed man loitering

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

scoffed, shaking

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

day Alice gets tired of you and

response was cold

"You're quite the comedian.

"

Alice ever tire of him? He would make

swinging a tray of

set down his glass and exchanged a few quiet words

some money, the waiter nodded and went on

moment,

answered it and listened intently to the voice on the other

serious and, after nodding, he put

his car disappeared

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

drifted toward the entrance: his car had