A marriage deal with billionaire stone (Ivy and Silas)

Chapter 87: Rita Donovan.

t least frustrated her into

“Hita?” ivy called, but there was no response. She knocked on the door hoping that she could at le opening it, but Rda didn't budge

"Rita?" she called again Still, no response

Ivy gave up and trudged her way back to the car, her heart unable to process her feelings. Rita had a child who was at least three or four years ok, and aunt May doesn't know about him?

"Is everything alright, ma'am?" Bud asked when she reached the ear

"Let's go hoome, she replied, her voice wavering

When they arrived home, she met Silas sitting in the living room. He sprang to his feet and approached her.

"Hey, you got me worried," he said, patting her shoulder. "What happened? You didn't answer my message"

Ivy sank into a couch before she spoke. She was already exhausted from all the events that happened. "I saw Theresa today," she said.

Silas sat on the couch closest to her, his voice rose with surprise. "What happened? Did she do something?"

"Oh no," Ivy said, then laughed, wondering why she had chosen to begin the conversation with that. "She was great. wants to hang out tomorrow."

"Okay,” Silas said, still watching her closely

She

"It was good, really," she said, trying to convince him. "Actually that was the only great thing about today, she admitted.

"What else happened today?" Silas asked in that compelling tone she couldn't ignore.

"I found out my dad has pneumonia, though he's stable now... but he didn't want to see me.

Saying that out loud hurt more than thinking about it.

Sillas pursed his lips, "Why is your father still angry at you?"

She knew it was a rhetorical question so she didn't answer. She heard the concern in Silas's voice and reached out for his hand, giving him a soft squeeze.

"It's not his fault. I blame myself for running there like a fool, she said.

"You can't say that, Silas remarked softly. "At least you tried to be nice to him."

"Yeah."

stiffened at the memory. Silas seemed to notice. "Don't be too hard on yourself, You've done what you can,"

the hospital today" she said, pulling her hand

furrowed.

sighed, gaining strength to continue. She told him about Vera, Rita, their father. She also mentioned how she had followed Rita to her house and met her child. She even talked about Rita's sneaky moves as they

listening attentively. "How do

I know my aunt wouldn't keep quiet if she knew she

furrowed in thoughts. After some moments, he asked. "Why would Rita

my aunt-she's the sweetest soul on earth. If that's what caused the rift, I'm sure it must

his head, his hazel eyes glinting with concentration.

agreed, leaning into

heart fluttered as she watched him—the focus in his eyes. the

away, realizing she

leaned forward. “Rita is definitely hiding: Successfully

as Silas's statement confirmed

she's safe, Silas

just had this bad feeling that something dangerous happened, and

Chapter BT Aita Donovan

placed a hand on her thigh,

has

all of this."

Silas's touch 1 hope so, she

know, get her side of the story. Are you going

evident in his voice

how much Aunt May would be hurt-and happy-to find out about Rita But she couldn't tell her just yet, until

was sure

think so. Maybe not yet," she said, a little distracted

as he continued to rub her

bit her lip, as heat crept up her face. Her chest tightened, and her stomach stirred with something. She pressed her legs together, trying to control

It has been a crazy day," she said, avoiding his eyes as her

Silas replied, standing

said, stepping

smile spread across

the stairs. "See you

he reminded her. "Your

She remembered Thomas's invitation.

you very much. Goodnight"

Silas said, his eyes lingering a little longer. Something in

sending shivers

blush deepened as she looked away. She knew what it was, her body was already reacting to it. But she knew she couldn't

on the bed. She closed her eyes until she could suppress the heat between