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 rival in love

he hit send, there was

turned her head, curious to know

in an

silenced the lively gathering for a moment, drawing all eyes

captured the

poise, as she greeted him

sharp gaze swept the room, taking in

realizing he had

retreated into

approached Alicia, his

respectful distance, he handed her

“Mrs.

apologize for being late,” he said, his voice firm and

much more than his calm

quickened as she

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

you could

"

picked up the box, Caden's fingers brushed against

She froze.

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

hand away

creeping up her ears and couldn't

her elegant champagne-coloured dress,

dress, perfectly fitted to her graceful figure, enhanced her natural

radiated a confidence that made her even

immersed in the festivities once

holding his glass of wine, maintained his composure, occasionally glancing at

with a mischievous

you see that bouquet of roses? Alicia has made it clear that she is not looking for anything

a very high opinion of

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

raised an eyebrow,

you sense the

gaze shifted to the well-dressed man loitering nearby, stealing glances at

chance with Alicia," he

scoffed, shaking his

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

if one day Alice gets tired of you and

was cold

"You're quite the comedian.

"

of him? He would

swinging a tray of

glass and exchanged

waiter nodded and went on

moment, Caden's phone

answered it and listened intently to

put the phone in his

later, his car disappeared

for Caden in the crowd,

entrance: his car had disappeared