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

he hit send, there was

to know the origin of the

entered, dressed in

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

effortlessly captured the room's

poise, as she greeted him with a serene

room, taking in the crowd of high society

rose man stiffened, realizing he had

he retreated into

his

he

“Mrs.

late,” he said, his voice firm and his

the intensity in his eyes betrayed much more

pulse quickened as she accepted

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

you

"

picked up the box,

She froze.

against hers with a subtle but deliberate touch,

hand away as she walked back

her ears

her elegant champagne-coloured dress,

to her graceful figure,

radiated a confidence that made her even more

long, she was immersed in the festivities once again, effortlessly charming those around

holding his glass of wine, maintained his composure, occasionally glancing

her with a

that she is not looking

very high opinion of

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

raised an eyebrow,

you sense the slightest hint

gaze shifted to the well-dressed man loitering nearby,

a chance with Alicia," he said,

scoffed, shaking

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

tired of

response was cold

"You're quite the comedian.

"

He would make sure

waiter walked by, swinging a

exchanged a few quiet words with

the waiter nodded and

that moment,

and listened intently to the voice

serious and, after nodding, he put the phone in

later, his car disappeared into the

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

entrance: his car had