A marriage deal with billionaire stone (Ivy and Silas)

Chapter 162 Chapter 162

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Ivy had been uneasy since she left the house. First, the crash she had seen on the street made her stomach turn, and the pitied the innocent people who might have gotten involved.

When they drove past the site, Bud was unexpectedly squirmy, and it added to her discomfort. That man also had a stoic expression.

Then the discomfort turned into worry the instant she arrived at the hospital And when she saw that Cole's door was unguarded, the worry turned into fear.

With Bud and two other guards standing in the corridor, Ivy pushed Cole's door open. Her anxiety spiked as she braced herself for the worst possible outcome.

But her fear dissolved into relief when she saw Cole sitting upright on the bed, laughing. That relief quickly turned to anger when she saw Kim.

"What is she doing here?"

Cole's smile faded as his eyes darted around the room. Kim moved closer, far too confident for a woman who had almost ruined the family.

"Hey, Ivy. How are you doing?" she asked.

Ivy ignored her and turned to Cole. "Did you invite her?"

Cole didn't say anything. He just lowered his gaze, and Ivy got the message. She turned to Kim and gestured to the door. "You need to leave."

Kim held up a hand. "Ivy, I know that I've made a—"

"Get out before I have you thrown out!" she snapped.

But Kim didn't shake as much as she wanted her to. Instead, she stepped forward, about to explain again.

"I'm sorry. Just listen to what-"

"I don't give a fuck!" Ivy snapped. "Out!"

Kim hesitated, looking at Cole as if silently asking for help. The gesture made Ivy's stomach turn.

What the hell were they looking at each other like that? Like they had just bonded? Or did... Cole...

She shook her head, driving the thought away. Cole wasn't that dumb-he wouldn't do anything stupid with Kim, not on a hospital bed and definitely not after everything.

The glances they exchanged only intensified Ivy's anger.

"Bud!" she called, and he came in at once, "Take her out."

Bud moved swiftly, pulling Kim out of the room. She didn't argue, she just kept apologizing to Ivy as she was led away.

When it was just Ivy and Cole again, she sat down on the chair beside his bed.

"Sorry she was bothering you."

"It's okay," Cole said softly.

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"How are you feeling?" she asked, studying his face.

He looked like he was in pain, but otherwise he seemed fine.

"I'm getting better," he said, confirming her thoughts. "How are you?"

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shifting in her seat. Her mind drifted to Rosie. "Where is Dad?" she asked,

voice.

Cole sensed it.

him, so she forced a

the bed. She allowed the silence to linger for a moment before

Cole.

his hand. She took it and gave it a

her fear faded. For a moment, she was just a little

Ivy turned as a doctor and a

a warm smile. "How are you

giving them space to attend to Cole. She stepped

be outside," she said and

good, ma'am?" Bud asked as she stepped

"Yes," she nodded.

the corridor, waiting for the

then, her

"Ivy," he said softly.

his soft tone still unfamiliar.

"Have you seen Cole?"

doctor is with

unsure of what to say. "I drove

"Cool," she nodded.

eyes. When it

place more security around Cole. Rosie is still out there, and I fear she might... you

his phone. He dialed a number. "I need

startled by how quickly he had listened to her

done," he said, tucking the

through her, but she tried not to show it.

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raised his hand, then dropped it. "Can we talk... privately? I just wanted to

the guards moved away. Just

is it?" she asked,

as CEO. I've handed it over to

to get better before I

As much as she was happy he did

of you," he said quietly, lowering his eyes.

to step away for a

said, not knowing what else

you all forgive me. All three of you,"

sheepish smile.

door opened, saving Ivy from an awkward

followed by the nurse.

"Hello," he said warmly.

Doctor," Ivy replied, turning her attention to

well, but I'll advise him not be

said. "But he's

affirmed. "Excuse me." Then he

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undergo the awkward

was resting, but he opened his eyes

bed and gave him a kiss on the

murmured, struggling

she said, straightening up. Her phone rang and she

Patrick walked over to her, sadness etched