Buying My Forever Wife novel Chapter 560

Afraid of raising suspicion, Sylvia didn't dare linger. She quickly dodged the security cameras and slipped away.

Realizing she couldn't break free, Ivy finally gave up struggling.

She allowed Mr. Foster to keep holding her hand as they walked.

As the family of three passed a nearby playground, Stella eagerly pulled at their arms.

"Daddy, Mommy, I want to go play with them over there!"

Seeing a group of kids around Stella's age playing nearby, Ivy smiled and let her go.

"Go ahead. We'll wait for you here, but don't wander off too far."

"Okay!"

Once Stella ran off, Alaric led Ivy to a nearby bench. He kept an eye on the laughing children while turning to his wife.

"Stella really is better off staying here for now, especially since her biological father is nearby."

"But if the day comes when I hand custody over to Mason, will you come back to the Starlight Estate with me?"

Ivy tried one last time to pull her hand back, but he still wouldn't let go.

Without a second thought, she gave her answer.

"I don't want to go back."

Alaric studied her face. "Why not?"

"You were the one who had your lawyer kick me out. If I go back, who's to say you won't throw me out again the moment I upset you?"

Just thinking about it made Ivy feel a profound sense of grievance.

She felt completely devoid of security.

Even if things between her and Mr. Foster weren't as hostile right now, she would need to think long and hard before ever returning to the Starlight Estate.

Hearing her words, Alaric felt a sharp pang in his chest.

Seeing the sheer vulnerability and hurt in Ivy's eyes made his heart ache. He reached up, gently cupping her face to meet his gaze.

"That was my fault. I let my emotions get the better of me. I never should have doubted you and Xavier."

"Can you please accept my apology?"

Ivy refused to look at him, keeping her head stubbornly lowered.