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

head, curious to know the

in

and striking features silenced the lively

effortlessly captured the

breath, imitating his poise, as she

the room, taking in the

realizing he had been

he retreated

Alicia, his steps measured and

a respectful distance, he handed

“Mrs.

said, his

his eyes betrayed much more than his

quickened as she accepted

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

you could

"

box, Caden's fingers brushed against

She froze.

against hers with a subtle but

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

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

in her elegant

to her graceful figure, enhanced her natural

that made her even more

long, she was immersed in the festivities once again,

holding his glass of wine, maintained his composure,

with

clear that she is

very high

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

raised an

you sense the slightest hint of

to the well-dressed man loitering nearby,

a chance with Alicia," he said, his

scoffed, shaking

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

one day Alice gets tired

response was cold

"You're quite the comedian.

"

Alice ever tire of him? He would make sure

walked by, swinging a

down his glass and exchanged a few quiet words with the

some money, the waiter nodded and

that moment, Caden's phone

it and listened intently to the voice on the other

turned serious and, after nodding, he put the phone

later, his car disappeared into the

in the crowd, but he was nowhere

toward the entrance: his car