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

on a cruise ship today and accidentally

if he’s

palpable, his words

and free novels at

as she processed

she climbed

authorities? Are they conducting a search?”

his seatbelt, his

underway, but with the stormy conditions, the chances of making

find you,

ringing in her

Caden for his insensitivity, not anticipating

the road, Gerry followed

as silent tears ran down her cheeks before

sensed her distress and fumbled with words, unsure

“Mrs.

Bennett, don’t worry.

Mr.

strong… he’ll pull

He always does.

mechanically, her

them, silent and

loomed nearby, its imposing silhouette contrasting

Alice got out of the car, she looked around the

visible rescue operation left her

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

gave a sheepish

“Mrs.

Bennett, Mr.

today and he’s been trying to make

for

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

Alice was speechless.

were still stained with the remains

whether to brush them away or let

away silently, her emotions in

toward the entrance to the

“This way, Mrs.

Bennett.

and lingering frustration, Alice followed

they reached the door, Hank

way," he repeated,

mixture of disbelief and

a silent nod, she stepped forward and

onto the ship, reaching her just

to Caden?” Gerry

manage

in,

tone was calm

“Mr.

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

Let me accompany you.

as his mind

eyes widened

you trying

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