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.

by a text message: “Why aren’t you here? Your rival in love has already made his move… with

send, there was a commotion at

head, curious to

in an

silenced the lively gathering

captured the room's

his poise, as she

room, taking in

stiffened, realizing

he retreated into the

approached Alicia, his

he handed

“Mrs.

apologize for being late,” he said,

betrayed much more than his calm demeanor

as she accepted

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

glad you could

"

picked up the box,

She froze.

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

her hand away as she

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

in her elegant champagne-coloured dress, was

dress, perfectly fitted to her graceful figure, enhanced her

confidence that made

festivities once again, effortlessly charming

wine, maintained his composure,

approached her with

Alicia has made it clear that she is not

have a very

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

raised an eyebrow,

the slightest

man loitering nearby, stealing glances

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

shaking

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

gets tired

was

"You're quite the comedian.

"

He

walked by, swinging a

and exchanged a few quiet words with the

some money, the waiter nodded and went on his

moment, Caden's

and listened intently to

he put the phone in

car disappeared

responsibilities, she searched for Caden in the crowd, but he

gaze drifted toward the entrance: his car had disappeared