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

was doing business on a cruise ship today and accidentally

if

anxiety was palpable, his words laden with

and free

as she

hesitation, she climbed into the

you notified the authorities? Are they conducting a search?” he asked, his voice shaking with

buckled his seatbelt, his

is underway, but with the stormy conditions, the

you, hoping you could

”

felt a ringing in

berated Caden for

sped down the road, Gerry

as silent tears ran down her cheeks before she

her distress and fumbled with

“Mrs.

Bennett, don’t worry.

Mr.

is strong… he’ll pull

He always does.

”

nodded mechanically, her

them, silent and eerie

ship loomed nearby, its imposing silhouette

of the

rescue operation left

police were already involved?” she asked, her

gave a

“Mrs.

Bennett, Mr.

earlier today and he’s been trying to make

surprise for you for the

that you wouldn’t come if he asked you directly, so

”

Alice was speechless.

still stained with the remains of her

a moment, she hesitated whether to

wiped them away

pointed toward the entrance to the cruise

“This way, Mrs.

Bennett.

”

of confusion and

they reached the door, Hank stopped and

way," he repeated,

a mixture

stepped forward and pushed open

rushed onto the ship, reaching her just in

Caden?”

you manage

in, blocking Gerry’s

was calm but

“Mr.

need for either of

Let me accompany you.

”

as his mind jumped to the worst

widened

you trying to

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