Be Your Lover Forever (Alicia)

"Where have you been?" Frederick asked.

Frederick was hot under the collar after waiting for her all night long. However, for some unknown reason, he couldn't get angry that instant. He narrowed his eyes and questioned her coldly. "You seem happy. Did you earn extra money again?"

Other than that, Frederick couldn't really think of anything else that would make her this excited. She was so delighted as if she had won a lottery.

Frederick frowned without realizing it.

No matter how dense she was, she could tell that Frederick was not in a good mood. She wrapped her arms around his neck and touched his forehead with hers.

"I wouldn't dare. Hubby, I remember what you said before. You told me that I could ask you for extra money whenever I needed it. How would I forget? I was hanging out with my mother and enjoyed myself so much that I forgot to let you know. I'm sorry and admit it is my mistake. Hubby, please don't be mad at me."

Life had never been better. Alicia felt that she was on a roll. She was genuinely happy as if she was the princess that the Blanchard family cajoled back then. She was beaming with joy.

In fact, Alicia did not tell anyone, including Frederick, about Martin. Right then, she avoided mentioning him.

Alicia was clear that not everything was worth sharing, especially the bad that happened to her parents. This was the same for the man she wanted to rely on. Over the years, she had learned to bear the burden and be careful with her words. She would always choose to remain silent over telling the truth.

Knowing how much Alicia cared for her family, Frederick actually felt relieved that she was with her mother that night. He pulled her towards him and placed her on his lap. Then, Frederick pinched her nose lightly.

"I'll forgive you but there can be no next time!" Frederick said with a soft tone.

actual fact, he was actually quite envious of how close

"Tee-hee!"

Frederick's lap and said, "Hubby, bring me upstairs! My legs are sore after walking for a whole night!" Alicia wiggled in his arms, getting cozy. Suddenly, she thought of something and asked, "Hubby, are you hungry? I can make you supper. Consider that as me making it up to you." Alicia was reading ready to hop off without waiting for his answer but she was held down by Frederick. "I'm not hungry! This won't make it up to me. You can make it up to me in bed!" Frederick teasingly looked at Alicia, put his hand on her leg, and gave her a firm squeeze. Alicia immediately

in his arms all

was written of their simple

hope to the Blanchard family. Both Alicia and Mrs.

she overheard her parents' conversation. "Flora, thank you... for everything that you and Ally had done..."

the ward, Mrs. Blanchard was nonchalantly speaking as

Casterwich City and we need someone who could level with us in times of need. Don't you dare leave us again! Alicia has a job now and I have been managing a small business. We are not as rich as we used to be but we're getting by. We'll become

hand, Martin said, "You're

as always! I no longer care about how I look anymore. I just want my family to stay healthy and together. That's all I wish for. Now, have another drink. For the past

barely restrained herself from crying as she could see the gray hairs on their heads. Although life was tough, their love

the life Alicia was

together with the beloved one and nothing could ever break

that it was probably God's doing that she had gone this far. Not wanting to interrupt them, Alicia went

"Dad..."

as she sat at the bedside and looked at her father. She subconsciously

hands, Martin smiled and said, "My Ally is all grown up and has gotten prettier! You've changed!" "Dad, I'm sorry! It's

qualms between family. Plus, you're strong and independent now. I am proud of you! Why would I blame you? All

glistened with tears