Knowing they were returning to Capital City today, she quickly got out of bed to get ready.
Leo had brought breakfast from outside.
After they ate, they headed downstairs and prepared to get in the car.
Toby followed closely behind to see them off.
Watching his sister and brother-in-law get into the car with the baby, a heavy premonition settled in his chest. He felt absolutely certain she wasn't coming back.
Heartbroken, he leaned against the car window with red eyes.
"Ivy, can I come visit you in Capital City when I'm on break?"
Seeing that Toby was about to cry, Ivy scolded him gently.
"Why would you look for me in Capital City? I'll be back tomorrow."
She was just going to finalize the divorce.
By the time they reached Capital City today, The County Clerk's Office would definitely be closed, but they could get it done first thing in the morning.
Once she had the Divorce Decree in hand, she would come right back.
She would never step foot in Capital City again.
If Alaric missed his daughter, he could make the trip to see her himself.
Toby was still anxious.
"But what if you don't come back? Can I go find you then?"
Before Ivy could even answer, Alaric interjected.
"You can. Come find me in Capital City, and I'll pay for your college tuition."
Toby's eyes lit up, and he immediately agreed with a bright smile. "Okay, thank you, Alaric."
Alaric signaled for Leo to drive.
The baby was too young for a helicopter.
A long car ride was out of the question, too, as it would be too hard on her.
So, taking the high-speed rail was their only option.
Alaric held the baby the entire time.
As long as she was in his arms, she didn't fuss or cry. Whenever she opened her eyes, she would smile up at him.
She would play by herself for a bit, then drift back to sleep, and wake up ready to eat. She was an absolute angel.
Ivy had never seen a baby this well-behaved in her entire life.
She had wanted to show off her maternal instincts, but Alaric simply refused to hand the baby over.


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