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? Your rival in love has already made his move… with

he hit send, there was a commotion at

head, curious to know

entered, dressed in

silenced the lively gathering for a moment, drawing all

captured

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

taking in the

man stiffened, realizing he had been completely

he retreated

Alicia, his steps

a respectful distance, he handed

“Mrs.

being late,” he said, his voice

betrayed much more than his calm demeanor

as she

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

you

"

she picked up the box, Caden's

She froze.

a subtle but deliberate touch, causing an unexpected shiver to

away, pulling her hand away as she

the slight blush creeping up her ears and couldn't suppress a

dazzling in her elegant champagne-coloured dress, was

to her graceful

a confidence that made her even more

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

still holding his glass of wine, maintained his composure,

with a mischievous

Alicia has made it clear that she

must have a very

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

raised an

the slightest

well-dressed man loitering nearby, stealing

with Alicia," he said, his tone firm and

scoffed, shaking his

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

day Alice gets tired of

response was cold

"You're quite the comedian.

"

of him? He would make sure

waiter walked by, swinging

glass and exchanged a few

some money, the waiter nodded and

moment, Caden's

it and listened intently to the voice

and, after nodding, he put

car

in the

drifted toward the entrance: his car had disappeared as