The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback
Chapter 79

Chapter 79:

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"That's not what I meant. I just didn't want to interrupt your time with Mrs. Gray," Alicia explained.

“We've been married forever. You wouldn’t be interrupting anything,” Randolph replied firmly. “Come on, let's go!”

Just as Alice was starting to feel trapped, she noticed Caden walking nearby. He was leaving with Gerry and a few others.

For a brief moment, she looked in his direction. Desperate for a way out, Alice hoped he would come closer, say something to her, and take her with him.

However, things never went the way she expected. Normally, she couldn't avoid Caden, but now, when she needed him, he was indifferent. He looked away, pretending not to notice her.

Alice was completely speechless.

Rachel then said, "Come, Miss Bennett. You bought me some jewelry today, and I still owe you. Let me pay you back with a meal."

Alicia noticed Rachel's rosy cheeks, and her expression was that of someone completely in love. Alicia's instincts told her that something was wrong. It seemed that Randolph and Rachel were planning something. Although Alicia had her own plans, if things got out of hand, everything could go wrong.

Just as she was looking for a way to refuse, she heard Gerry's voice from the doorway. "Alice!"

At that moment, his voice was a welcome relief. “What is it, Mr. Hopkins?” Alice turned to him.

He walked over to her and said, “Come with me. “Hank is already driving.”

Seizing the opportunity, Alice quickly said to Randolph, “Excuse me, Mr. Gray, but I have a business matter to discuss with Mr. Hopkins. Let's have that meal another time. “It’s on me.”

Randolph looked at Gerry, standing in the distance. Aware of Gerry's influential background, he did not press the matter further.

Alice wasted no time and walked over to Gerry, giving him a thumbs up.

Gerry raised an eyebrow. “What have I done to deserve that?” Alice smiled. “You just showed up at the right time.”

Gerry looked at Randolph and Rachel. “Did they give you a hard time?” I have asked.

"No, but thanks anyway," Alice replied.

“For a ride?” Gerry said, opening the car door for him. “You're thanking the wrong person. “This is Caden’s car, and he sent me to get you.”

Alicia looked up. Caden was sitting in the backseat, watching her unchallengingly.

She had dealt with him enough times. As cunning as he was, she no longer feared him. Without hesitation, she climbed into the car and settled into her seat.

Gerry took the passenger seat. “I had a bit to drink so I couldn't drive. Plus, I didn't realize you weren't with us when we left. “Caden reminded me.”

Alicia forced a smile. “Thank you, Mr. Ward.”

Caden nonchalantly replied, “No problem. It was nothing.” He was an expert at keeping up appearances. When he wasn't scheming, he played the role of a mature, polished professional effortlessly.

Alicia realized that Caden must have noticed her situation sooner. That was probably why he had made Gerry come back for her. She touched her nose lightly. “Is your cold feeling better?”

Caden raised an eyebrow. “Miss Bennett, I'm impressed. “You can really show concern for someone else.” Alicia didn't know how to respond and instantly regretted asking the question.

Caden smirked. “So, do you want me to get better or not?”

Alice pursed her lips. “Do you want the truth?”

"Either one is fine with me."

"Well, you may not like the truth."

Caden chuckled. “Looks like you got what you wanted. “I don’t feel so good.”

Hearing this, Alice moved a little further away. “Don't pass it to me.”

Gerry intervened: "Can't you two just go a minute without arguing?"

Caden flipped through some documents casually. “With you and Hank around, we only exchanged a few words. When we're alone, things have even come to blows.”

Alicia froze for a second, quickly understanding the double meaning behind Caden's words. Caden shot her a look, his smile widening.

Beneath his calm facade, there was something sinister.

“Really, Caden?” Gerry shifted in his seat, his voice filled with disbelief. “How could you hit a woman?”

Caden's gaze locked on Alicia. “Did it hurt?”

Alice's ears reddened, and she chose to remain silent, scratching her head awkwardly to avoid conversation.

Gerry misinterpreted the situation, assuming that Caden had mistreated her and left her upset.

In a serious tone, he said, "Stop giving Alicia a hard time. I need her to write songs for me."

Caden smiled but remained silent.

Sounding concerned, Gerry asked, “Alice, is your cold getting better?”

Alice agreed. “Yes, thank you for asking, Mr. Hopkins.”

“No problem,” Gerry replied with a smile, then paused as a thought crossed his mind. He looked between the two, studying them closely.

"How did they both catch cold at the same time?"

Alice didn't know what to answer.

Caden smiled in satisfaction. “What a coincidence, huh?”

Gerry's suspicion grew.

“Wait a minute…” she narrowed her eyes, focusing on Caden’s lips. “Caden, that mark on your lip. Could it be…”

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