A marriage deal with billionaire stone (Ivy and Silas)

pie 134. Unsolved Matters.

Chapter 154: Unsolved Matters.

Ivy lay on the bed, her hands on Silas's heaving chest. She traced the lines of his chest and he groaned in his sleep. She loved him, and she wasn't ashamed to admit it anymore.

She placed a small kiss on his forehead and slipped out of his arms. She walked over to the window, her eyes landing on the apple blossom tree ahead, and her stomach knotted with excitement.

She inhaled the soft air and exhaled shortly after.

Finally, peace.

Though it was far from over, at least they had gotten somewhere. Thoughts tried to settle in her mind, but she shoved them away.

Not now.

She needed to keep her mind blank.

Ivy left the window and went to the bathroom. She made herself a bath and soaked inside. When she was done, she realized Silas was still asleep, so she quietly got dressed in a pink gown, wore her pink flats, and left the room.

As soon as she stepped out of her room, she met Monica.

"Ivy!" Monica said, walking to her and giving her a hug.

Ivy took the hug, enjoying it for a few seconds before she straightened up. "Thank you," she said with a small smile. Monica nodded, releasing a smile of her own

too. "I hope we all get better with everything that has happened."

"Me too," she said, her smile widening. "Thank you, Monica."

Monica nodded again and then left.

Ivy sighed, her heart suddenly pounding with anxiety.

They had all been through a lot, and it hit differently thinking about it. Her mind drifted to Cole, and she went back to the room for her phone.

Silas was still asleep, so she was in and out of the room. The knot in her stomach tightened as she dialed Cole's number. She had left the hospital abruptly after Patrick had arrived, and now she realized she didn't know anything about Cole's progress.

"Hey Cole," she said softly when the call was answered, relief flooding her chest. "Cole is asleep." Instead of Cole, Patrick spoke. "Hey Ivy. How are you, dear?"

She wasn't used to her father's soft tone, and it added to the anxiety she was feeling. “Good. How's Cole? Is he better?" "Yes, he is. He asked after you," Patrick said gently.

Ivy closed her eyes as she walked down the stairs. It felt so awkward for her father to speak to her this calmly. "When will you come see him?"

"Soon," she replied. Her thoughts drifted to the Stone family still around and the unsolved matters. "Later today," she said more confidently.

"Alright. We'll be expecting you."

and ended the

palmed the phone, sighing again. At least Cole was better now-that was good news

"Ivy?"

T," she said, her anxiety dying almost immediately as she approached her. "How are you? And how was your

sleep much," Theresa said, clutching her robe around her waist. Though she had slept much because of Silas's touch, she nodded. "Sorry love." The both of them headed towards the dining

"Where's Si?" Theresa asked.

she replied as she

that the rest of the family

still find sleep after yesterday's

Theresa's pregnancy as she sat down. "How

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before she

her

eyes went to the door before she leaned forward. But

stomach sank at the look on Theresa's face. "What? Are you okay?" She

"I don't

"But... you

I do," Theresa said,

excited-you are

know," Theresa sighed, sinking into the chair. "I know,

swallowed her shock as she watched Theresa's face color with sadness. She leaned closer, extending her hand so Theresa would take it. When she did, Ivy spoke. "What's the problem? Talk to me,

likes you a lot.

as she removed her hand from Ivy's. "I know. Which is why I'm terrified. I think...

"What?"

up, her arms wrapping around her stomach. "Oh Ivy, I calculated it. But I'm not sure," she said, wrapping a hand around herself. "I've been

pulled her into a

Theresa shook her head.

I know there are tests to confirm the DNA

before moving away. "What

stomach churned at the fear in Theresa's eyes. "You can't

shook her head, her eyes glistening with tears. "I can't

know,” she said, reaching over for another hug. "I don't

matters you can't control just

swallowing as

"No overthinking, promise?"

small smile. "I've

that even Silas couldn't know about it

both of them

they greeted in

looks before

morning?" Ivy asked as she sat. She

"Good," Aria said flatly.