Buying My Forever Wife novel Chapter 460

After securing it, Ivy straightened The Silk Necktie, then leaned back a little to admire her handiwork with genuine delight.

"It looks so good. You are incredibly handsome, Darling."

Alaric's mood lifted significantly. He leaned forward, picked up his silverware, and finally began to eat.

"Even with a gift, I won't be swayed. Stop wasting your energy."

Ivy picked up her own fork and joined him.

"I bought it because I thought it would look great on you, not to bribe you into helping someone else."

"I won't bring up the Rhodes family anymore. You handle it however you see fit."

If her sister called to beg her, she would just have to let her down.

There was nothing she could do. She relied entirely on Alaric.

If he was dead set against something, what was she supposed to do? Hold a knife to his throat to force him?

She didn't have that kind of power.

Alaric shot her another glance. "You should have been this understanding from the start. Everything I do is for your own good."

Ivy nodded. "I know. I know you were angry because you cared about me. I admit I was wrong, and I promise I won't do anything to upset you again."

She picked up a piece of food and brought it directly to his lips.

"Take a bite, Darling."

Seeing that she had brought him lunch and even bought him a gift, Alaric's anger mostly evaporated.

He opened his mouth and accepted the food she offered.

Ivy smiled at him brightly. "Are we good now?"

Alaric kept a stern face, maintaining his proud demeanor as he issued one final reminder.

"As long as you don't aggravate me for the sake of other people, I won't be angry with you."

Ivy tilted her head and nuzzled affectionately against his arm. "I know. It won't happen again."

Deep down, she still felt a heavy dose of guilt regarding the Rhodes family.

She could only hope Tristan would learn his lesson from this.

Ivy obediently kept Alaric company until it was time to clock out, and the married couple headed home together.

When they arrived, Sylvia hadn't brought Stella back yet.

It wasn't until dinnertime that Stella finally returned. The little girl completely ignored the dining table and ran straight upstairs.

Ivy frowned in confusion and prepared to follow her.