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

there was a commotion at

to know the origin of the

dressed in

presence and striking features silenced the lively gathering

effortlessly captured the

a deep breath, imitating his poise, as

the room, taking in the

realizing

he retreated into

approached Alicia, his

respectful distance, he handed

“Mrs.

late,” he said, his

intensity in his eyes betrayed much more

as she accepted

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

glad you could

"

she picked up the box, Caden's

She froze.

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

pulling her hand away as

creeping up her ears and couldn't

dazzling in her elegant

to her graceful figure, enhanced

confidence that

she was immersed in the festivities once again, effortlessly

holding his glass of wine, maintained his composure, occasionally

her with a

Alicia has made it clear that she is not looking for anything serious, and yet this guy dared

a very high opinion of

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

raised an

sense the slightest

shifted to the well-dressed man loitering nearby, stealing

doesn't stand a chance with Alicia," he

scoffed, shaking his

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

gets tired of you and looks for something

was cold and

"You're quite the comedian.

"

of him? He

swinging a

and exchanged a few quiet words with the

the waiter nodded and went on

moment,

and listened intently to the voice on

expression turned serious and, after nodding, he put the phone in his pocket and walked

his car disappeared into

responsibilities, she searched for Caden in the crowd, but

gaze drifted toward the entrance: his car had