Even when Alice wasn't pregnant, Alden was already overprotective. But now that he knew his wife was carrying their future child, he became even more cautious, especially when it came to arranging a meeting between Alice and Gilbert.

Alden made sure to find a safe and comfortable place, one where he could also overhear the conversation between Alice and Gilbert. It was crucial for him to be close enough to act quickly if anything happened to Alice.

They settled on a restaurant with partitions between tables, and Alden booked a specific area on the second floor for their meeting to avoid any disturbances.

"I and Viona will be sitting over...