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.

“Why aren’t you

send, there was a

turned her head, curious to know the origin of the

dressed in an

silenced the lively gathering for a moment, drawing all

captured the

imitating his poise,

sharp gaze swept the room, taking in

rose man stiffened, realizing he had been completely

retreated

approached Alicia, his steps measured

he handed her

“Mrs.

apologize for being late,” he said, his

eyes betrayed much more than his

quickened as she accepted

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

you could

"

picked up the box, Caden's fingers brushed

She froze.

subtle but deliberate touch, causing an unexpected shiver to pass

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

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

in her elegant champagne-coloured dress, was

to her graceful figure,

a confidence that made her even

immersed in the festivities once again, effortlessly charming those around

glass of wine, maintained his composure,

her with

that bouquet of roses? Alicia has made it clear that she is not looking

a very high opinion of

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

raised an

sense the slightest hint

to the well-dressed man loitering

with Alicia," he

shaking his

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

Alice gets tired of you and

was cold

"You're quite the comedian.

"

Alice ever tire of him? He would make

walked by, swinging a tray of

and exchanged a few

waiter nodded and

that moment,

to the voice

turned serious and, after nodding, he put

later, his car disappeared into

for Caden in the crowd, but he

gaze drifted toward the entrance: his