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.

message: “Why aren’t you here? Your

hit send, there was

to

dressed in an

silenced the lively gathering for

captured the room's

his poise, as she greeted him with

gaze swept the room, taking

stiffened, realizing he had

he retreated into

his steps measured and

a respectful distance, he handed her a

“Mrs.

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

intensity in his eyes betrayed much more

quickened as she accepted

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

you could

"

the box, Caden's

She froze.

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

quickly looked away, pulling her hand away as she walked back with

her ears and couldn't suppress a

dazzling in her elegant champagne-coloured dress,

to her graceful figure, enhanced her natural

a confidence that

immersed in the festivities once again,

holding his glass of wine,

with a

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

a very high opinion of

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

an eyebrow,

you sense the slightest

well-dressed man loitering nearby, stealing glances

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

shaking

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

gets tired of

response was

"You're quite the comedian.

"

Alice ever tire of him? He would make sure

walked by, swinging a tray of

exchanged a few quiet words with the

waiter nodded

moment, Caden's phone

and listened intently to the voice on the other

nodding, he put the phone

car disappeared into

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

drifted toward the entrance: his