Buying My Forever Wife novel Chapter 552

Ivy fell silent.

Leo had told her the same thing before, reminding her that she was Alaric's first love and first marriage.

Was it true that Mr. Foster had kicked her out simply because he had no experience managing a marriage and had spoken those hurtful words in a moment of impulse?

If she gave them another chance, could they really be happy and carefree forever?

Ivy didn't dare to think about the future.

She had no guarantees.

Watching the three men approaching from a distance, she pretended nothing was wrong and continued helping Stella sort through the snacks.

Maisie, equally unwilling to interact with the men, inserted herself between Ivy and Stella.

The three men were very tactful. They smartly prepared more delicious food for the girls, took photos of them, and edited the pictures.

Once Stella had her fill of fun, they wisely packed everything up and headed back.

By the time they returned to the house, it was already eight in the evening.

Stella had long since fallen asleep.

Alaric carried her upstairs, placed her gently on the bed, and sat beside her, unwilling to leave for a long time.

He even took off his jacket, leaving him in just a dark dress shirt. He undid the top two buttons, revealing a faint, tantalizing glimpse of his thick, sculpted chest.

When Ivy returned from washing up, she noticed this. Standing awkwardly to the side, she reminded him:

"Um, you should go back to your room and rest. I can stay here with Stella."

Alaric stood up, continuing to unbutton his shirt as he spoke.

"My room doesn't have an en-suite bathroom. Since this isn't The Starlight Estate, I figured I'd just take a shower here before heading over."

As he spoke, he casually slipped off his shirt right in front of her, sauntering leisurely into the bathroom while completely bare-chested.

Ivy couldn't look away even if she tried.

She didn't know what was wrong with her. She had done everything with Mr. Foster before; she had touched and kissed every inch of him.

Yet, seeing him half-naked right now made her heart race and her cheeks burn.