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 here? Your rival in love has already

send, there was

to know the origin of the

dressed in

lively gathering for a moment, drawing all

captured the room's

a deep breath, imitating his poise,

sharp gaze swept the room, taking in the crowd

rose man stiffened, realizing he had been

retreated into

approached Alicia, his steps

a respectful distance, he

“Mrs.

said, his

in his eyes betrayed much

as she accepted

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

you could

"

up the box, Caden's fingers brushed

She froze.

brushed against hers with a subtle but deliberate touch, causing an

away as she walked back with

slight blush creeping up her

elegant champagne-coloured dress, was a

perfectly fitted to her

confidence that made

immersed in the festivities once

holding his glass of wine, maintained

approached her with a

you see that bouquet of roses? Alicia has made it clear that she is

must have a very high

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

an

the slightest

the well-dressed man loitering nearby, stealing glances

doesn't stand a chance with Alicia," he said,

scoffed, shaking his

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

one day Alice gets tired of

was

"You're quite the comedian.

"

He would make sure that

by, swinging a tray of

set down his glass and exchanged a

him some money, the waiter nodded and

that moment, Caden's

it and listened intently to the voice on

put the phone in his pocket and walked

car

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

toward the entrance: his car had disappeared