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.

the photos to Caden, accompanied by a text message: “Why aren’t you here?

he hit send, there

her head, curious to know

dressed in an impeccable

the lively gathering for a moment, drawing

captured

poise, as she greeted

room, taking

rose man stiffened, realizing

retreated

Alicia, his

he handed her

“Mrs.

being late,” he said, his voice firm

in his eyes betrayed much

quickened as

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

glad you

"

up the box,

She froze.

a subtle but deliberate touch, causing an unexpected shiver

pulling her hand away

noticed the slight blush creeping up her ears

in her elegant

fitted to her graceful figure, enhanced her

radiated a confidence that made her

festivities once again, effortlessly charming those around

still holding his glass of wine,

her with a

made it clear that she is not looking for anything serious,

a very high opinion of

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

raised an

you sense the slightest hint

to the well-dressed man loitering

like him doesn't stand a chance with Alicia," he said, his tone firm and

shaking

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

Alice gets tired of you and looks

response was cold

"You're quite the comedian.

"

ever tire of him? He would make

waiter walked by, swinging

his glass and exchanged a few quiet words with the

money, the waiter

that moment, Caden's

to the voice on the

nodding, he put

his car disappeared into

Alicia finished her responsibilities, she searched for Caden in the crowd, but

drifted toward the entrance: his car