Chapter 16

Alaric was dropping Dianna off at her home after they visited the hospital. As he helped her with the seat belts, he asked, "Is your leg okay?"

"Luckily it wasn't a sprain." Dianna smiled, "Don't worry, I can walk now thanks to the medication."

Alaric nodded, "I'll see you tomorrow, then."

Dianna stayed in her seat, motionless. Suddenly, she grabbed Alaric's tie, bringing him close to her and kissing him deeply. However, Alaric didn't respond to the kiss, keeping his lips pursed together.

Dianna pulled back, disappointed, and asked, "Why won't you kiss me back?"

Alaric looked at her sternly and replied, "We shouldn't be doing this before our marriage. I don't want anyone to see us and make insulting comments about you."

Dianna became angry and asked, "You keep telling me that we'll get married, Ric, but when is that going to happen? You still haven't gotten Evelyn to sign the divorce papers."

Alaric paused, unsure of what to say. Finally, he cleared his throat and replied, "I did gi