The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 245

Chapter 245:

Alicia's celebration party lasted until nine o'clock at night.

Thanks to meticulous planning and the presence of several seasoned drinkers, the atmosphere remained vibrant and the event ended on a high note.

Alicia took the time to personally see off each friend and client as they made their way to their car.

Finally, Gerry stopped.

“Alice, let me take you home,” he offered.

Home? Where? To the hotel?

Alicia hesitated, her thoughts drifting to Caden.

A wave of emptiness washed over her, leaving her uneasy.

She felt the need to clear her mind, to walk and gather her thoughts.

"You may go ahead, Mr.

Hopkins.

I have some work to finish at the office," he replied.

Gerry frowned, concern evident.

“Are you sure you’ll be safe alone?”

Before Alice could respond, a pair of headlights pierced the darkness and hit her directly in the eyes.

She raised a hand to shield herself and squinted as she watched the approaching car.

Recognition washed over her as she saw the familiar license plate.

Why was Caden showing up at this hour?

The car sped forward, tires screeching as it came to an abrupt stop, narrowly avoiding colliding with the rear of Gerry's vehicle.

Irritated and nervous, Gerry shouted: "Are you blind at the wheel?"

The engine stopped and the door opened.

Hank got out of the car.

Recognizing him, Gerry's tone softened.

"Oh, is that you?"

Hank exchanged a quick greeting with Gerry before turning to Alicia, urgency etched on his face.

"Mrs.

Bennett, we have a serious situation.

You need to come with me," he said in a tense voice.

Alice's heart sank.

"What does he mean? What does he mean?"

"Mr.

Ward has fallen into the sea.

"

Her pulse quickened.

did

doing business on a cruise

one knows if he’s still

palpable, his words laden with

and

she

climbed

you notified the authorities? Are they conducting a search?”

seatbelt, his

is underway, but with the stormy conditions, the chances

find you, hoping you could say

”

ringing in her

berated Caden for his

sped down the road, Gerry followed

hands clenched as silent tears ran down her

sensed her distress and fumbled with words, unsure of how to comfort

“Mrs.

Bennett, don’t worry.

Mr.

strong… he’ll pull

He always does.

”

nodded mechanically, her

before them, silent and

nearby, its imposing silhouette

out of the car, she looked around

a visible rescue operation left her confused and

were already involved?” she asked, her voice tight

gave a sheepish

“Mrs.

Bennett, Mr.

mistake earlier today and he’s been trying to

prepared a surprise for you

was worried that you wouldn’t come if he asked you directly, so he made me

”

Alice was speechless.

with the remains of her

a moment, she hesitated whether to brush them

she wiped them away silently, her

pointed toward the entrance to the

“This way, Mrs.

Bennett.

”

mixture of confusion and lingering frustration, Alice followed

they reached the door, Hank stopped

way," he

mixture

nod, she stepped forward and pushed

Gerry rushed onto the ship, reaching

Caden?” Gerry

you manage

quickly stepped in, blocking Gerry’s

was calm but

“Mr.

there’s no need for either of

Let me accompany you.

”

gripping his expression as

eyes widened

you trying to

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