Chapter 185

Alice tilted her head up, feeling the warmth of Edward’s fingers slowly spreading to her. She grinned playfully, “Well, that depends on whether I feel like it or not.” While they were talking, the Maybach had already pulled into the underground garage of the villa. By the time they stepped into the living room, Alice’s phone buzzed a few times. Figuring it must be Jessica texting back, she picked up the pace, heading straight into the bedroom. She sat on the edge of the bed and called Jessica. Jessica picked up almost immediately, “How’d you even know I met up with Dr. Charles last time?” Kicking her slippers off, Alice crossed her legs and sat comfortably as she filled Jessica in on what had happened at tonight’s banquet. “Ran into him. He straight-up asked me why you were buying a ring.” “He still cares about that?” Jessica scoffed, voice dripping with sarcasm. “Funny, he said he was just being a good son taking Hannah shopping. Didn’t mention he also went out of his way and bought h