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

was doing business on a cruise ship today and

knows if he’s still

Hank’s anxiety was palpable,

latest and

paled as she

climbed into

notified the authorities? Are they conducting a search?” he

seatbelt,

with the stormy

find you, hoping

”

felt a ringing in

Caden for his insensitivity, not anticipating such

the road,

stared out the window, her hands clenched as silent

her distress and fumbled with words,

“Mrs.

Bennett, don’t worry.

Mr.

is strong…

He always does.

”

mechanically, her thoughts

wintery coastline stretched out before them, silent and eerie in

huge cruise ship loomed nearby, its imposing silhouette contrasting with

of the car, she looked around the

lack of a visible rescue operation left her confused and

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

a sheepish

“Mrs.

Bennett, Mr.

mistake earlier today and he’s been trying to make

a surprise for you

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

”

Alice was speechless.

with the remains of her

to brush them

away silently, her

entrance to the

“This way, Mrs.

Bennett.

”

a mixture of confusion and lingering

reached the door, Hank stopped and

he

mixture of disbelief and

nod, she stepped forward and pushed open

rushed onto the ship,

happened to Caden?”

you manage to save

in, blocking Gerry’s

tone was calm

“Mr.

for either of us to

Let me accompany you.

”

his expression as his mind jumped to the worst

widened in

you

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