A marriage deal with billionaire stone (Ivy and Silas)

Chapter 82: Flying Back To California.

"Oh...are you sure?" Silas asked softly. He stood up just as Ivy did, his eyes searching hers

"Yes," Ivy said, averting her gaze.

He could tell she wanted to cry but was holding it together. His heart shattered as she sniffled and coughed to hide her

emotions

"I just want to go home," she said sadly

He wanted to hold her hand, to comfort her, but she was already ahead of him- moving faster. He exchanged looks with Bud as they watched her go.

"Bud will help with your luggage," he called after her.

Halfway into the hotel, she tumed briefly. "Don't worry, I'll do it and dashed in

Silas's heart shattered as he entered the hotel. He didn't even know the full details yet-only that Thomas had called. sounding distressed. This honeymoon had been doomed from the start, but he hadn't wanted to end it. Too much had gone into planning it. Now, all of it was for nothing

As he stepped into the elevator, he dialed Thomas's number. There had to be a reasonable explanation for this sudden change.

"Hey. St Thomas answered, his tone weary.

"Hey, Thomas," Silas said as the elevator doors slid shut. "I don't understand. Why did the seller change her mind?"

Thomas sighed heavily. "I have no idea. She was supposed to sign yesterday. I thought giving Ivy the documents when you guys got back from the honeymoon would be a nice surprise. But Ms. Josh suddenly backed out."

Silas stepped out of the elevator and headed to his room-well, one of his rooms since he had booked all the rooms on that floor.

"I still don't get it," he said, feeling confused. "Did you two have a fight?"

"No, nope," Thomas replied. "She just changed her mind. She also refunded us immediately, too."

"And she told you Mason got the place?"

"No, but she hinted at it. Sab confirmed it," Thomas said. "The worst part? She also pulled two of her other properties from my care. She doesn't want to work with me anymore, and she won't say why"

Silas leaned against the door, trying to steady his heart. He knew how awful Thomas must be feeling, but he also knew his brother would never speak about his pain openly.

"We're coming back home," he said gently.

don't have to. Thomas replied. "I'm already working on another building for Ivy. How is

as he remembered the expression on Ivy's face-the fact that she couldn't

keeps ruining everything. Thomas hissed. "All our

He sat on the couch, crossing his legs, his head racing

thoughts.

the first place?" he asked, his chest tightened as he

answer.

The leak.

uncomfortable knot tightened his

He knew the answer too. "We've to find that

do we even begin to do

getting close to finding the person who hacked my laptop. When we do f who it

his side was to admit

talking to Ms. Josh again," Thomas con

his temple in frustration. "Alright. Let me know how

"Bye."

to pack his stuff When he finished, he told Bud

began

Hey Fry

wice was bowNA

reached for

to comfort

the elevator Sitas helped her into the

shoulder

her fingers traced the wins in his arms. He shivered, closing his eyes to her sizzling

He found his voice

adjusted and turned

head

had ruined the moment with a stupid question. He thought about teasing her anything to make her smile, but the sadness on her face discouraged

he adjusted himself and stared out the window

the airport, the staff assisted with their luggage. In no time, they were flying back

journey, though he drifted in and out of sleep too, but he kept checking

he said

murmured sleepily,

plane, leading her toward his green Panther, where

distant and quiet, but as they pulled into the driveway, his phone buzzed. An unknown number

he walked away from the car, hoping this