Rich Radiant and Over Him (Alicia and Vincent) novel Chapter 117

Alicia's mind went blank for a second. She scooped up some shaved ice with her spoon and offered it to Tyrone. "Do you want some?"

The question had barely left her lips before she regretted it.

She started to pull her hand back, but Tyrone caught her wrist.

Alicia stared at him, wide-eyed, as he actually ate the spoonful of shaved ice from her hand.

Her heart fluttered wildly, and the tips of her ears turned pink.

This man… He was always doing things that sent the wrong signals.

No wonder Jade was so terrified she'd fall for Tyrone. Wasn't this a kind of emotional manipulation?

Tyrone, of course, had no idea what was running through Alicia's head, or that taking a bite of her dessert had somehow turned him into the bad guy in her mind.

"Tyrone, if I can't get pregnant, Grandpa will definitely find out…" The pressure in Alicia's voice was unmistakable.

"Then we'll just have to try harder," Tyrone replied seriously, as if proposing a practical solution.

Alicia opened her mouth, then shut it again. Whatever. Let things happen as they will. After all, Tyrone was her boss in this marriage. When he decided it was over, she'd simply walk away.

"Can you forgive me now?" Tyrone asked after Alicia finished her dessert.

She looked at him, confused. Forgive him for what?

"Last night—I went too far." Tyrone was the type to reflect and apologize, but that didn't mean he wouldn't do it again.

Alicia had almost managed to block out last night's events, but now he'd brought them right back.

She lowered her head and focused on eating her strawberry cake, refusing to look at him.

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After their shaved ice, Tyrone took Alicia to a movie, then for a stroll around town. He bought her a handful of trinkets—not expensive, but thoughtful enough to make her smile.

That evening, they wandered through a lively street market. Around eight, Tyrone finally called for the driver.

"Young master… your grandfather's upset. He wants you back at the estate." The driver looked apologetic—he had no choice but to return Tyrone to the family home.

Nicole hadn't returned to her own family's home. She was still here at the Lynch estate.

"So you actually dare show your face! Homewrecker—clinging to Tyrone and leaving me behind. I've already told Grandpa everything. Just you wait!" Nicole spat the words, her eyes blazing.

Alicia sat down quietly and offered Nicole a calm smile. "We're legally married, Nicole. Watch your language."

"Don't pretend! Tyrone and I are the real couple. We've been engaged since we were kids," Nicole shot back, her voice trembling with anger.

Alicia didn't bother arguing. If she couldn't win, she'd just walk away. Rising from her seat, she headed for the door.

Nicole wouldn't let it go. She chased after Alicia, reaching out to shove her.

Alicia sidestepped, and Nicole lost her balance—tumbling down the steps.

"Aah!" Nicole screamed, hitting her head and scraping her legs as she fell. "Alicia, you pushed me!"

Alicia froze, her eyelid twitching. Nicole was the Lynch family's precious new discovery—the last thing Alicia needed was to be blamed for this.