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

there was a commotion

to know the origin of

dressed in an impeccable

imposing presence and striking features silenced the lively

captured the

imitating his poise, as she greeted him with a

swept the room, taking

man stiffened, realizing he had

retreated

Alicia, his

he

“Mrs.

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

much more

as she

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

you

"

up the box, Caden's fingers brushed

She froze.

subtle but deliberate touch, causing an unexpected shiver to pass

pulling her hand away as she walked back with the

blush creeping up her ears and couldn't suppress a

her elegant

perfectly fitted to her graceful figure,

a confidence that

was immersed in the festivities once

glass of wine, maintained his composure, occasionally

approached her with

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

have a very

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

raised an eyebrow,

you sense the slightest

the well-dressed man loitering

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

scoffed, shaking his

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

Alice gets tired of

response was cold

"You're quite the comedian.

"

of him? He would make sure that never

walked by, swinging a tray

down his glass and exchanged a few quiet words with the

money, the waiter

moment, Caden's

intently to the voice

turned serious and, after nodding, he put the phone in his pocket and

later, his car disappeared into

in the crowd, but he was

gaze drifted toward the entrance: his car had