Buying My Forever Wife novel Chapter 306

Ivy ignored his stare, her heart softening as she wiped the tears from Toby's face.

Toby pulled his gaze away from Alaric, dragging Ivy slightly to the side as he pleaded miserably.

"Ivy, the police took Mom away. I know what she did was unforgivable, and she almost got you killed, but she's still my mom. Can you please forgive her and ask the police to let her go?"

His eldest sister was married now, which meant she would be leaving soon.

He would be the only one left in this empty house, and he genuinely had no idea how he was going to survive.

So he desperately hoped Ivy would let their mother off the hook just this once.

When she got out, he promised he would force her to change her ways.

Ivy hadn't expected her brother to plead for their mother.

Her expression hardened as she shot the idea down.

"Toby, karma exists. After the horrific things she did to Hazel and me, if she doesn't face any consequences, how could I possibly live with myself?"

"It's only going to be for a few years. Having her undergo some rehabilitation in prison isn't a bad thing."

Thinking about how Toby would be all alone after she left, she did feel a pang of sympathy. She pulled out the $1,500 she had withdrawn before arriving and pressed it into his hands.

"Take this for now. When you go back to school in town, if it's not enough, just call me and I'll transfer more to your phone."

Toby didn't pull away.

Holding the money his sister had given him, a profound wave of guilt crashed over him.

A second later, he immediately handed the money back, shaking his head.

"I don't want your money. I don't deserve to spend it. Ivy, I'm so sorry. I apologize to you, Hazel, and Gemma on behalf of our parents. I'm so sorry!"

He burst into tears again.

He truly looked like a terrified, oversized child, and the sight was pitiful.

Ivy's heart ached for him, and she reached out to wipe his tears again.

"You were young and spoiled by Mom and Dad. I don't blame you for being naive. Just keep the money. You're going to be living on your own from now on, and you're going to need it."

She pressed the cash back into his hands.

Toby shook his head, crying as he grabbed Ivy's arm and dragged her into the house, slamming the door shut on Alaric and Leo.

Once he was alone with his sister, he sobbed even harder.

This was for the best. She could leave with a little more peace of mind.

"As long as you behave, I won't abandon you."

Outside the door, Alaric felt incredibly displaced, like he was an intruder.

Irritated, he raised his voice and yelled through the wood.

"Ivy, is there something you can't say in front of me? Open the door."

He absolutely despised the idea of Ivy being alone in a room with another male.

Even if that male was her younger brother.

Hearing the shout from outside, Ivy frowned, wondering what was wrong with Alaric.

Was she not even allowed to have a private conversation with her own brother in her own home?

She patted Toby's shoulder gently.

"Alright, stop crying. Go pack your things! We'll drop you off at your apartment in town."