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

cruise ship today and accidentally fell

one knows if he’s

Hank’s anxiety was palpable, his words laden

and

paled as she

hesitation, she climbed into

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

seatbelt, his expression

underway, but with the stormy

to find you,

”

felt a ringing in

Caden for his insensitivity,

the car sped down the

window, her hands clenched as silent tears

and fumbled with words, unsure

“Mrs.

Bennett, don’t worry.

Mr.

is strong… he’ll pull

He always does.

”

mechanically,

before them, silent and eerie in its

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

of the car,

of a visible rescue operation left her confused

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

a sheepish

“Mrs.

Bennett, Mr.

and he’s been trying to make

a surprise for

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

”

Alice was speechless.

cheeks were still stained with

hesitated whether to brush them

wiped them away silently,

pointed toward the entrance to the cruise

“This way, Mrs.

Bennett.

”

of confusion and lingering frustration, Alice

the door, Hank stopped and gestured to

he repeated, almost

a mixture of disbelief and

nod, she stepped forward and pushed open

the ship, reaching

happened to Caden?” Gerry cried,

you manage

in, blocking Gerry’s

was calm but

“Mr.

need for either of us to be

Let me accompany you.

”

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

widened

you

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