A marriage deal with billionaire stone (Ivy and Silas)

Ivy's heart broke as she watched Rosie collapse in Silas's arms. She wanted to reach out, but she figured Silas's consolation was good for now. So she waited and watched, her heart pounding.

When Rosie finally pulled away, her cheeks were swollen, and Ivy's heart ached further.

"Hey, Ivy," Rosie said sadly, wiping tears from her eyes.

"Hey." Ivy waved at her, adding a small smile.

"Where's Thomas?" Silas asked as he moved closer to Rosie, helping her settle into a seat.

"He's not home yet," Rosie sniffed.

"Oh, Rosie. I'm so sorry," Silas murmured, and Ivy could detect the sadness in his voice.

Ivy didn't know what was going on, so she waited quietly. Rosie picked a tissue from the cute center table and blew her nose. Silas sat beside her, his hand over her shoulders.

Have your seat, please," Rosie offered, smiling despite her puffy cheeks.

Ivy nodded and gingerly sat down, feeling like an intruder in their moment of grief.

The front door opened, and Thomas entered.

"Hey, baby!" He exclaimed. His excitement died when he saw Rosie in Silas's hands. He ran over to them, his eyes widened with shock. "What happened?"

Rosie left Silas and went to her husband. For a moment, they hugged in silence with Thomas running his fingers through her hair and down her back.

Ivy looked away, feeling the emotions between them both, their sadness made her stomach churn.

"I lost the baby," Rosie choked out and started crying again.

Thomas didn't say a word, his hand only tightened around Rosie's waist.

Ivy gasped softly, sadness storming her heart. She couldn't even begin to imagine the pain they both were in.

She cast Silas a look, who stood up.

"Uhmm... we'll leave you guys to it," Silas said softly, holding out a hand to Ivy.

Ivy took his hand and stood. "Sorry for your loss," she muttered.

Thomas and Rosie didn't respond. They stood there, locked in each other's embrace.

As Silas and Ivy walked out, Ivy stole a quick glance at the couple and realized they still hadn't moved a bit.

"Take us home, Victor," Silas said when they reached the car. He opened the door for Ivy.

Ivy entered quietly with Silas sliding in. As Victor began the ride, she turned her gaze towards the window.

She sympathized with Thomas and Rosie, wishing there was something she could do about their pain.

she told Silas, and

replied, his voice tinged

him, before looking away

said, his pain evident. "I

hand and gave him a small squeeze. He

happening tomorrow," he suddenly

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blinked, caught by

it's only sensible to postpone

he asking her? She had no idea. Matter of fact, she hadn't even processed the fact that

He lifted their joined hands to his mouth and

spine, and she nodded. "Yes,"

on you like that," Silas said, attempting a smile. "It's okay," she

that, releasing her hand. He looked at the

She remembered Rita's unrevised questions, and couldn't

here," Silas announced,

of the car. "Should we have dinner inside, together?"

chest just a little too

creep up her cheeks as she shook her

didn't mean to sound so pathetic, so defeated. But if Silas noticed, he didn't

replied, already walking towards his room. "Bye," he glanced back and

as he disappeared

chest tightened

go. He was grieving, and he wanted to do it alone. She trudged upstairs to her room and gently locked

to eat. She dropped her bag on the table, took off her shoes and retrieved her. phone.

she realized her

Silent because of

interview. Thinking about the

again made

churn with fresh exhaustion.

checked the call log.

by

"Why?"

noticed another message from Aunt May, asking

was she supposed to tell her aunt? That the marriage was

phone, when a call from an unknown number came through. She hesitated, placing

Scott. Or shall I say, Mrs

constricted with fear.

is Joe Spence."

replaced with confusion.

How are you?" she asked,

thank you. And you?" Joe