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.

How did

on a cruise ship

if he’s still

was palpable,

and free

as she

climbed into

notified the authorities? Are they conducting a search?” he asked, his voice shaking

buckled his seatbelt, his expression

search is underway, but with the stormy conditions,

you, hoping you could say

”

felt a ringing in her

for his insensitivity, not

sped down the

stared out the window, her hands clenched as silent tears ran down her cheeks before she realized

distress and fumbled with words, unsure of

“Mrs.

Bennett, don’t worry.

Mr.

is strong… he’ll

He always does.

”

mechanically, her thoughts

wintery coastline stretched out before them, silent

ship loomed nearby, its imposing

the car, she looked around the

lack of a visible rescue operation left her confused

the police were already involved?” she asked,

a

“Mrs.

Bennett, Mr.

earlier today and he’s been

prepared a surprise for

you wouldn’t come if he asked you directly, so he made me tell that little lie to

”

Alice was speechless.

still stained with the remains of

to

them away silently,

entrance

“This way, Mrs.

Bennett.

”

mixture of confusion and lingering

Hank stopped and gestured to

way," he

mixture

a silent nod, she stepped forward and pushed

rushed onto the ship, reaching

to Caden?” Gerry

you manage

quickly stepped in, blocking Gerry’s

tone was calm

“Mr.

either of us to be here right

Let me accompany you.

”

froze, panic gripping his expression as his mind jumped

eyes widened

are you trying to

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