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 has already made his

send, there was a commotion at

to know the origin

entered, dressed in an

imposing presence and striking features silenced the lively gathering for

captured the

poise, as she

taking in the crowd of high

man stiffened, realizing he

he retreated

his steps measured

a respectful distance, he handed

“Mrs.

apologize for being late,” he said,

much more than his calm demeanor

quickened as she accepted

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

glad you

"

the box, Caden's fingers brushed

She froze.

brushed against hers with a subtle but

quickly looked away, pulling her hand away

slight blush creeping up her

dazzling in her elegant

fitted to her graceful figure,

radiated a confidence that made her even more

the festivities once

his glass of wine, maintained his

with a

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

have a very high opinion

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

an eyebrow,

sense the

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

stand a chance with Alicia," he said, his tone firm

scoffed, shaking

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

day Alice gets tired of you and looks for

response was cold and

"You're quite the comedian.

"

He would make sure

waiter walked by, swinging a

glass and exchanged a few quiet words with

the waiter nodded and

that moment, Caden's phone

it and listened intently to the

put the

his car disappeared into

Alicia finished her responsibilities, she searched for Caden in the crowd,

toward the entrance: