Buying My Forever Wife novel Chapter 401

Over the following period, Ivy truly felt Alaric's genuine care for her.

Every day, he went out of his way to surprise her with various gifts.

They were like newlyweds, their days steeped in sweet, unshakeable bliss.

Ivy also did her best to minimize contact with Xavier.

She knew that any interaction with Xavier would trigger Alaric's intense jealousy.

To give him peace of mind, she cut off all communication with other men.

Ivy couldn't deny that her love for Alaric was deepening by the day.

She found herself unable to be apart from him.

Her first priority upon returning home from work was to wait in the courtyard with Stella for Alaric to arrive.

And every time Alaric stepped out of his car, he carried two bouquets of flowers.

The large one was for Ivy.

The smaller one was for Stella, making sure the little girl never felt left out.

He spoiled the two girls beyond measure.

Today was no different.

As soon as Alaric got out of the car, Ivy eagerly threw herself into his arms, asking sweetly,

"Why are you back half an hour early today?"

Alaric tapped her nose, his gaze filled with pure adoration.

"I missed you. I wanted to be with my girls."

He handed the flowers to the little girl beside them. "Stella, hold these for your mom."

Stella ran over and took both bouquets, wondering why her dad gave both to her.

Then she watched as her dad effortlessly scooped her mom up into his arms, kissing her as he carried her toward the house.

Stella felt utterly exasperated. The tiny girl trailed behind them, hugging the flowers and grumbling,

"Daddy, you're playing favorites! You pick up Mom but not me. And you're kissing her right in front of me! Have some shame."

Ivy also felt the man was losing all sense of restraint.

She quickly dodged his lips and patted his shoulder.

Eleanor looked at her son, her mind replaying his affectionate display. It had truly been an eye-opener.

Ivy had mentioned their relationship was going well.

She had been somewhat skeptical.

But what had she just witnessed?

She actually saw her aloof son, who hadn't shown interest in a woman for over thirty years, aggressively kissing Ivy in the middle of the day.

He hadn't even cared that his child was right behind them, which spoke volumes about how intensely passionate they were in private.

Now, she completely believed Ivy's words.

"I thought you'd remain a cold bachelor for the rest of your life. Turns out, you're no different from other men—you just have a weakness for young, stunning women, right?"

Eleanor had to admit, Ivy was quite capable.

She really had managed to tame her son.

It looked like that $500,000,000 inheritance bonus she promised was actually going to be paid out.

Alaric glanced at Ivy, who was busy arranging the flowers with Stella, and calmly replied,