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

a cruise ship today

one knows if

was palpable, his words laden

latest and free novels

paled as she processed the

climbed into the

conducting a search?”

seatbelt,

is underway, but with the stormy conditions, the chances of making

to find you, hoping you could say

ringing in her

she had berated Caden for his insensitivity, not

sped down the road, Gerry

the window, her hands clenched as silent tears ran down her cheeks

her distress and fumbled with words, unsure

“Mrs.

Bennett, don’t worry.

Mr.

is strong… he’ll pull

He always does.

nodded mechanically, her thoughts

coastline stretched out before them, silent and

its imposing silhouette contrasting with the

got out of the

rescue

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

a

“Mrs.

Bennett, Mr.

today and he’s

for you

directly, so

Alice was speechless.

with the remains of her

moment, she hesitated whether to

away silently, her emotions

toward the entrance to the cruise

“This way, Mrs.

Bennett.

confusion and lingering frustration,

Hank stopped and gestured

way," he repeated,

mixture

stepped forward and pushed

the ship, reaching her just in

to Caden?”

you manage

quickly stepped in, blocking

was

“Mr.

either of us

Let me accompany you.

as

eyes widened

you trying to

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