The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

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 this

business on a cruise ship today and accidentally

one knows if he’s

palpable, his words laden with

latest and free

she processed

climbed into the

Are they conducting a search?” he asked,

his seatbelt, his

underway, but with the stormy

came to find you, hoping you could

”

ringing in

Caden for his insensitivity, not anticipating such devastating

the road, Gerry followed

the window, her hands clenched as silent tears

with words, unsure of how to

“Mrs.

Bennett, don’t worry.

Mr.

strong…

He always does.

”

mechanically, her

before them,

huge cruise ship loomed nearby, its imposing silhouette contrasting with

Alice got out of the car, she

a visible rescue operation

didn’t you say the police were already involved?” she

a sheepish

“Mrs.

Bennett, Mr.

a mistake earlier today and he’s been trying

surprise for you

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

”

Alice was speechless.

stained with the

she hesitated whether to

away silently, her

pointed toward the entrance to

“This way, Mrs.

Bennett.

”

confusion and

reached the door, Hank stopped and

way," he

mixture of

stepped forward and

her, Gerry rushed onto the ship,

happened to Caden?” Gerry

you manage to

in, blocking

was calm but

“Mr.

need for either of us

Let me accompany you.

”

as his

widened in

are you trying