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

a cruise ship today

one knows if he’s still

anxiety was palpable, his

latest and free novels at

as she processed the

she climbed into

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

seatbelt, his expression

with the stormy conditions,

to find you, hoping you could

felt a ringing in her

day she had berated Caden for his insensitivity,

down the

her hands clenched as silent tears ran down

distress and fumbled with words, unsure of

“Mrs.

Bennett, don’t worry.

Mr.

is strong… he’ll pull

He always does.

mechanically, her

before them, silent and eerie in its

loomed nearby, its imposing silhouette contrasting with the desolate

out of the car,

lack of a visible rescue operation left her confused and

didn’t you say the police were already

a sheepish

“Mrs.

Bennett, Mr.

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

a surprise for you

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

Alice was speechless.

cheeks were still stained with the remains of

whether to brush them away or let

them away silently, her emotions

toward the entrance to

“This way, Mrs.

Bennett.

of confusion and lingering frustration, Alice

the door, Hank stopped and gestured

he repeated, almost

a mixture of disbelief and

silent nod, she stepped forward and pushed open

onto the ship, reaching

happened to Caden?” Gerry

you manage to save

in, blocking Gerry’s

tone was calm but

“Mr.

there’s no need for either of us to be here

Let me accompany you.

his expression as his mind jumped to the

widened in

you trying to

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