A marriage deal with billionaire stone (Ivy and Silas)

Ivy swallowed hard and quickly retraced her steps to the exit, her cheeks burning with embarrassment people seated in the reception

She stepped outside and hurried toward the car

"Are you alright?" Bud asked as she slid in

"Yes" by sad, swallowing as she tried to catch her breath.

looks on the

She couldn't believe it-Rita had denied knowing her which was unheard of Yet, she couldn't shake off the feeling that Rita might be in danger. The thought that Rita had been in San Francisco for five years without visiting Aunt May was. appalling

A thought crossed her mind, and she turned to Victor. "Would you mind waiting a moment?"

Bud raised his brow from the passenger seat is everything alright, ma'arri?"

"Yes, yes" she nodded quickly just need you to follow someone"

"Alright, Bud said. He turned to Victor "Move the car somewhere hidden"

Victor maneuvered the car to a spot in the garage. From where they were, they could see the entrance of the hospital without being spotted immediately.

Ivy texted Silas, letting him know she was going to be a little late, just in case Theresa mentioned seeing her

Silas replied immediately: Where are you going?

She had no answer, so she didn't respond. Immediately she set her phone down, Rita walked out of the hospital

It was then Ivy really looked at her. Rita wore a black hoodie and trousers, her hair tied in a messy bun Ivy's heart broke as the pain of Rita's denial sank in..

Rita was seven years older, but that had never stopped them from being close. Ivy had spent her childhood holidays at Aunt May's house before her uncle's death.

Walter's death had drawn a wedge between May and her children, and when Vera, Rita's younger sister had died, it possibly had ruined what was left between May and Rita.

"Follow her," Ivy said, pointing to Rita who was walking really fast.

"Alright, ma'am" Victor replied, starting the car.

They waited until Rita left the hospital premises before beginning to follow. She was on foot, which meant she likely lived nearby. But that knowledge came with the pain of realizing that Rita had intentionally avoided her mother and their family for five years.

They followed her, watching as Rita continued on foot heading over Sanibel Street. She kept her hands tucked in her hoodie, and continuously glanced behind her.

eyes darting round Rita. Nobody seemed to be

was she hiding? Who was she hiding

Rita took a narrow pathway leading to a bridge did ivy actually

as she realized

hospital and gone there

staying close?

follow her please" she said,

Road and go left, Bud told Victor. "We should

Rita as she was about to enter

slowed the car and they waited. Ivy watched Rita throw a piece of paper from her

cor.

her. Ivy's mind swirled as different

from something? Hiding from someone? None of her

Successfully unlocked!

her lip, settling into the chair as Victor come to unum. A mat felt like a long time, Rita

cute shops. Ivy knew Mount Tamalpais was nearby her mother had taken her

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so how cor

anxiety. She couldn't

of a beautiful pink house Victor slowed the car

house. A few moments later, a young lady exited

on a bicycle

wated exporting lote was going to come

of the car

told Bud

Ten coming

to scare Sota. But

ngerous? What if someone

fota, and she got in the

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if she was being

in her

years, another voice added.

indecision took over it was either she took a chance on her safety,

slightly.

house, noticing the hedges decorated

beautiful and it added to the elegance of the