Buying My Forever Wife novel Chapter 559

Hearing Gideon Quinn's words, Alaric Foster actually felt a twinge of admiration for him.

So, they had maintained a platonic relationship for the past year?

If Alaric had been in his shoes, he wouldn't have touched Ivy either, assuming they weren't already married.

He could understand Gideon.

After wrapping up business in barely two hours, Alaric couldn't wait to head back.

As his car pulled up to the estate, he spotted Ivy strolling through the front garden with Stella.

He instructed the driver to park, stepping out to quietly trail behind his wife and daughter.

Seeing his family looking so radiant after a long day at work filled him with an profound sense of purpose.

The thought that Ivy had finally reconciled with him brought a smile to his face.

An indescribable joy swelled in Alaric's chest, and he took long strides forward, eager to grab her hand.

But before he could reach them, a woman in athletic wear jogged up from the side, extending her phone with an expectant smile.

"Excuse me, sir, could I get your number?"

The request carried clearly, reaching Ivy just a few steps ahead.

She turned her head.

She saw a stunning, tall woman with a gorgeous figure eagerly waiting for Alaric's contact information.

Alaric immediately noticed Ivy looking back.

He quickly waved off the stranger. "I'm sorry, I'm married. My wife and child are right there."

The woman glanced over her shoulder.

Seeing the beautiful young woman and the little girl ahead, her face fell.

She offered an awkward smile and quickly took the hint, jogging away.

Once the woman was gone, Mr. Foster began walking straight toward Ivy.

She quickly averted her gaze, pretending she hadn't seen a thing.

Still, a bitter knot of jealousy tightened in her chest.

Stella, however, perked up and called out, "Daddy, you just left! Why are you back so soon?"

Alaric stepped forward, gently ruffling the little girl's hair. "I missed you both, so I came back to spend time with you."

He reached out to take Ivy's hand.