Buying My Forever Wife novel Chapter 516

He strode out the door.

But Ivy's reminder sent a sharp, agonizing twist through his chest.

Mason watched him and laughed, thoroughly enjoying his misery.

"I just don't get it. Why is Ivy so hell-bent on divorcing you? Are you incredibly cheap with her or something? Did she decide to leave because she couldn't squeeze any money out of you?"

This was Alaric Foster, after all.

The wealthiest tycoon in Capital City, with a net worth in the billions.

With his breathtaking looks and a sculpted physique, what woman wouldn't be swooning over him?

Forget women—even Mason had briefly considered making a move.

He genuinely couldn't fathom why Ivy was so eager to throw the marriage away.

Alaric climbed into his car with a dark expression, tossing a single sentence at Mason.

"I asked for the divorce first."

"Huh? Is there something wrong with your brain? One minute you want a divorce, the next you don't. Is marriage a game to you?"

Mason was utterly baffled.

The man was in his thirties—how could he act so immaturely?

Alaric didn't respond.

Back then, he had been blinded by rage, convinced Ivy didn't care about him and only wanted his money. He thought she was in love with Xavier Rhodes.

But the moment he brought up divorce, Ivy left behind every single gift he had ever given her, refusing to take a single dime.

And afterward, Ivy didn't even get together with Xavier Rhodes.

Once he realized he had completely misunderstood and falsely accused her, he found himself entirely unable to let her go.

"You're a truly baffling guy. I thought you were like me and didn't swing that way, but then you go and secretly get married."

Mason shook his head with a sigh. "I thought Ivy wanted out because you were a cheapskate, but it turns out you initiated it, and now you're the one clinging on."

"I swear I'll never understand how your brain works."

Deciding his friend had finally lost his mind, Mason couldn't be bothered to interfere with his marital drama anymore. He drove off to meet Gideon Quinn at their agreed spot.

Ivy was completely unfamiliar with the estate.

She spent the day wandering around the vast mansion and gardens with Stella, trying to get her bearings.

As the two of them were happily playing in the garden, a sweet, youthful voice called out from behind.