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.

a text message: “Why aren’t you here? Your

hit send, there was

her head, curious to know the origin

dressed in an

features silenced the lively gathering for a moment, drawing all eyes

captured

took a deep breath, imitating his poise, as she

gaze swept the room, taking in the

rose man stiffened, realizing

he retreated into the

his steps measured and

he handed her a

“Mrs.

late,” he said, his voice firm

betrayed much more than his calm demeanor

as she accepted the

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

glad you could

"

she picked up the box,

She froze.

a subtle but deliberate touch, causing an

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

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

her elegant champagne-coloured dress, was

her graceful

that

in the festivities

of wine, maintained his

her with a mischievous

of roses? Alicia has made it clear that she is not

a very

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

raised an eyebrow,

the slightest

man loitering nearby, stealing glances at

chance with Alicia," he said,

scoffed, shaking his

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

day Alice gets tired of you

response was cold

"You're quite the comedian.

"

of him? He would make sure that never

waiter walked by, swinging a tray of

down his glass and exchanged a few quiet words

waiter nodded and went on his

that moment, Caden's

listened intently to the voice

he put

his car disappeared

she searched for Caden in the

drifted toward the entrance: his car