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

doing business on a cruise ship today

one knows if

Hank’s anxiety was palpable, his words laden

latest and

paled as she processed

she climbed

a search?” he asked, his voice shaking

buckled his seatbelt, his expression

but with the stormy conditions, the

came to find you, hoping you

”

ringing in her

for his insensitivity, not anticipating

the car sped down the road, Gerry followed closely

clenched as silent tears ran

and fumbled with words, unsure of

“Mrs.

Bennett, don’t worry.

Mr.

is strong…

He always does.

”

nodded mechanically, her

wintery coastline stretched out before them, silent

huge cruise ship loomed nearby, its imposing silhouette contrasting with the

of the car, she looked

lack of a visible rescue operation

say the police were already involved?” she asked, her voice tight

gave a sheepish

“Mrs.

Bennett, Mr.

today and he’s been trying to make

for you

you directly, so he made me tell that little lie to get you

”

Alice was speechless.

cheeks were still stained with the

hesitated whether to brush them away or let

them away silently,

the entrance

“This way, Mrs.

Bennett.

”

mixture of confusion and lingering

reached the door, Hank stopped and gestured to

way," he repeated,

mixture

a silent nod, she stepped forward and pushed open

the ship, reaching her just in

happened to Caden?” Gerry cried,

you manage

in,

tone was

“Mr.

there’s no need for either of us to be here right

Let me accompany you.

”

froze, panic gripping his expression as his mind jumped to the worst

eyes widened in

are you

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