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.

text message: “Why aren’t you here? Your rival in love has

as he hit send, there was a

turned her head, curious to know

dressed in an

striking features silenced the lively gathering for a moment,

effortlessly captured the room's

imitating his poise, as she greeted him with

swept the room, taking in the crowd

man stiffened, realizing

retreated

Alicia, his steps

a respectful distance, he handed her a

“Mrs.

he said,

the intensity in his eyes betrayed much more than his

quickened as she accepted

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

you

"

she picked up the box, Caden's

She froze.

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

her hand away as

blush creeping up her ears

dazzling in her elegant champagne-coloured dress, was

perfectly fitted to her graceful

a confidence that made her

she was immersed in the festivities once again, effortlessly

his glass of wine, maintained his composure, occasionally glancing at

approached her with

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

must have a very high opinion of

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

raised an

the

gaze shifted to the well-dressed man loitering nearby, stealing

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

scoffed, shaking

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

if one day Alice gets tired of you and looks for

response was cold and

"You're quite the comedian.

"

ever tire of him? He would make sure

walked by, swinging a tray of

his glass and exchanged a few

money, the waiter nodded and went

moment, Caden's

listened intently to the voice on

he put the phone in his pocket and

car disappeared

finished her responsibilities, she searched for Caden in the

the entrance: his