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.

aren’t you here? Your rival in love has already made his move… with

as he hit send, there was a commotion at

curious to know the origin

entered, dressed in

and striking features silenced the lively gathering for a moment, drawing all eyes

effortlessly captured the room's

poise, as she greeted him with a serene

room, taking in the crowd of

rose man stiffened, realizing he had been completely

he retreated into the

Alicia, his steps measured and

respectful distance, he handed her

“Mrs.

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

eyes betrayed much

pulse quickened as she accepted

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

you could

"

the box, Caden's fingers brushed against

She froze.

brushed against hers with a subtle but deliberate touch,

away as

her ears and couldn't suppress a small

her elegant

fitted to her graceful figure, enhanced her

a confidence that made her even more

festivities once again, effortlessly charming those around

of wine, maintained his composure, occasionally glancing at

approached her with

she is not looking for anything serious, and yet this

must have a very high

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

an eyebrow,

sense the

the well-dressed man loitering

like him doesn't stand a chance with

shaking his

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

day Alice gets tired of

response was

"You're quite the comedian.

"

He would make sure that

waiter walked by, swinging a tray of

his glass and exchanged

some money, the waiter nodded and went on

that moment,

and listened intently to

after nodding, he put the phone in his pocket and

car disappeared into the

searched for Caden in

gaze drifted toward the entrance: his car had