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 this

doing business on a cruise ship

knows if he’s still

Hank’s anxiety was palpable, his words laden with

latest and

she processed the

climbed into

authorities? Are they conducting a search?” he asked,

seatbelt, his expression

but with the stormy conditions, the chances of making it

find you, hoping you could

”

a ringing

berated Caden for his insensitivity, not anticipating such

the road, Gerry

as silent tears ran

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

“Mrs.

Bennett, don’t worry.

Mr.

is strong… he’ll

He always does.

”

mechanically,

coastline stretched out before them, silent

cruise ship loomed nearby, its imposing

Alice got out of the car, she looked around

a visible rescue operation left

didn’t you say the police were already involved?” she asked, her voice tight with

a sheepish

“Mrs.

Bennett, Mr.

made a mistake earlier today and he’s been trying to make things

for

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

”

Alice was speechless.

with the remains of

moment, she hesitated whether to brush

wiped them away silently, her emotions in

the entrance to

“This way, Mrs.

Bennett.

”

mixture of confusion and lingering frustration, Alice followed

door, Hank stopped

he

mixture of

nod, she stepped

onto the ship,

happened to Caden?” Gerry cried,

you manage to

in,

was

“Mr.

there’s no need for either of us to be

Let me accompany you.

”

as his mind jumped to

eyes widened

are you

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