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.

sent the photos to Caden, accompanied by a text message: “Why aren’t you here? Your rival in love has already

as he hit send, there was a commotion

her head, curious to know the origin

in an impeccable

the lively gathering

effortlessly captured the

poise, as she greeted

room, taking in the crowd of high

stiffened, realizing he had been

he retreated

Alicia, his steps measured

respectful distance, he handed her

“Mrs.

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

much more than his

pulse quickened as she accepted the

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

you

"

up the box, Caden's fingers

She froze.

brushed against hers with a subtle but deliberate touch, causing an unexpected shiver

pulling her hand away

noticed the slight blush creeping up her

elegant champagne-coloured dress, was

her graceful figure,

radiated a confidence that made her even

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

holding his glass of wine, maintained his

with a

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

must have a very

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

an eyebrow,

the slightest hint of

shifted to the well-dressed man loitering

a chance with

shaking

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

if one day Alice gets tired of you and looks

was cold and

"You're quite the comedian.

"

ever tire of him? He would make sure

by, swinging a tray of

set down his glass and exchanged

giving him some money, the waiter nodded and went on

moment, Caden's phone

and listened intently to the voice on the other

after nodding, he put the phone in

his car disappeared into

finished her responsibilities, she searched for Caden in the crowd,

toward the entrance: his car had disappeared