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

doing business on a cruise

knows if he’s still

anxiety was palpable, his words laden with

latest and free

paled as she processed

climbed into the

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

his seatbelt, his expression

underway, but with the stormy conditions,

find you, hoping you could

”

ringing

for his insensitivity,

sped down the road, Gerry

window, her hands clenched as silent tears ran down her

and fumbled with

“Mrs.

Bennett, don’t worry.

Mr.

is strong… he’ll pull

He always does.

”

nodded mechanically,

before them, silent and eerie in its

huge cruise ship loomed nearby, its imposing

out of the car, she looked around

visible rescue operation left her confused and

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

a

“Mrs.

Bennett, Mr.

earlier today and he’s been trying

prepared a surprise for you

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

”

Alice was speechless.

stained with the

moment, she hesitated whether to

wiped them away

the entrance

“This way, Mrs.

Bennett.

”

and

door, Hank stopped and

way," he repeated,

a mixture of

silent nod, she stepped forward and pushed open

her, Gerry rushed onto the ship, reaching her

happened to Caden?”

manage to save

in,

was

“Mr.

of us to be here

Let me accompany you.

”

expression as his mind jumped to the

eyes widened

you trying

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