Buying My Forever Wife novel Chapter 601

Later that night, Ivy had no choice but to return to the bedroom, lying down beside Alaric and the baby.

The baby rested between them.

She was already fast asleep.

Tucked under the blanket, the tiny, soft infant radiated the sweet scent of milk.

Unable to resist, Ivy picked up her daughter's little hand and pressed a kiss to it, completely ignoring the man beside her as she settled in to sleep on her own.

Alaric didn't say a word.

Lying on his side, he had a clear view of both mother and daughter.

The baby's features were the spitting image of Ivy's—delicate and expressive. He had no doubt she would grow up to be just as stunning as her mother.

But Ivy's temper was another story; it seemed to be getting worse by the day.

He still remembered when they first got married. She used to be so docile, speaking in soft, hushed tones, barely even daring to lift her head when she looked at him.

And now?

Not only did she snap at him, but she also occasionally got physical.

Alaric wasn't sure if Ivy had changed, or if he was the one who had changed.

It felt as though the dynamic between them had completely flipped.

Ivy sensed his intense gaze lingering on her.

It made her feel entirely restless.

She quickly adjusted her position, unwilling to say another word to him and refusing to meet his eyes.

But Alaric reached over the baby and pinched her cheek.

"Ivy, look at me. Tell me exactly why you insist on this divorce."

Even though they were heading back to Capital City tomorrow, he had no intention of actually taking her to The County Clerk's Office to get the Divorce Decree.

Still, to prevent her from throwing a fit, he needed to understand exactly what was going through her head so he could figure out his next move.

Ivy batted his hand away, her tone dripping with annoyance.

"It's not like I haven't told you before. Why do you always play dumb?"

Alaric looked at her helplessly, not blinking once.

"When did you tell me? Even if you did, I'm an old man and I've forgotten. Tell me again."