Buying My Forever Wife novel Chapter 313

Upon arriving at the hospital.

Wanting to keep a discreet distance from Alaric, Ivy spoke up before getting out.

"You should head to work. I can take Stella in for her tests."

Alaric looked at her, clearly reluctant to part ways.

"Are you sure you can handle it? Don't you need to visit your sister too?"

"It's fine. I'll take Stella for her blood draw and check on Gemma right after. But if I run into Ethan, I'm going to tell him I'm just here acting as Stella's nanny. Is that okay?"

That was the cover story she had given Ethan previously.

Ethan had already been suspicious that she had married Alaric, but thankfully, she had vehemently denied it at the time.

"Fine, go ahead."

Alaric didn't object to her plan.

He still wanted to keep their relationship hidden from the rest of the world.

Ivy found this completely reasonable.

After all, they had signed a Secret Marriage Agreement.

Even if Alaric had been treating her remarkably well lately—acting every bit like a devoted husband...

She had to constantly remind herself not to harbor unrealistic delusions.

It was best to just appreciate the present.

She would never force something that wasn't meant to be hers.

Ivy took Stella's hand, stepping out of the car and waving goodbye to Alaric.

Alaric watched the two girls disappear into the building before finally signaling Leo to drive.

Out of nowhere, he asked, "Leo, do you know how to date?"

Leo froze, glancing at his boss in the rearview mirror with sheer astonishment.

"Boss, have you finally seen the light? Are you planning to court the Mrs.?"

Alaric shifted uncomfortably and remained silent.

He just wanted to experience what it was like.

Just as he had discovered the thrilling, addictive rush of physical intimacy with her...

Seeing her like this broke Ivy's heart as she walked in with Stella.

"Gemma, are you in a lot of pain?"

Spotting the child with her sister, Gemma slowly propped herself up against the headboard, forcing a weak smile.

"I'm okay, Ivy. Who is this little girl..."

Ivy glanced at Stella and decided to be honest.

"She's my husband's child, Stella. But please, keep this a secret. Especially from the guy next door."

Hazel had already met Stella and knew she was her husband's daughter.

There was no point in lying to Gemma now.

However, since Gemma was acquainted with Ethan, she couldn't afford any accidental slip-ups.

"She's adorable."

Gemma knew her sister had become a stepmother, but she hadn't expected the child to be this gorgeous.

Stella, far more cheerful than she used to be, proactively greeted Gemma: