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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in her seat. Her mind drifted to Rosie. "Where is Dad?" she asked, trying to hide the fear in

voice.

it. "I

only worry him, so

bed. She allowed the silence to linger for

Cole.

hand. She took it and gave

moment, she was just a little girl, protected

interrupting the moment. Ivy turned as a

doctor said with a

space to attend to Cole. She stepped away, her mind drifting to

she said and

asked as she stepped

"Yes," she nodded.

iron chair in the corridor, waiting

her

"Ivy," he said softly.

his soft

"Have you seen Cole?"

doctor is with him

say. "I drove May and Rita home. They came

"Cool," she nodded.

stood in silence, avoiding each other's eyes.

more security around Cole. Rosie is still out there, and I

He dialed a number. "I need five guards as soon

was slightly startled by how quickly he

said,

through her, but she tried not

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

gave Bud a look, and he and the guards moved away. Just

she asked, bracing

down as CEO. I've handed it over to Cole. I'm just

him to get better before

was happy he did that, she was

right by either of you," he said quietly, lowering his eyes. "And I

to step away for

said, not knowing what else

hope one day you all forgive me. All three of you,"

sheepish smile.

from an awkward response.

followed by the nurse.

"Hello," he said warmly.

Doctor," Ivy replied, turning her attention to him. "How is

I'll advise him not be disturbed. He needs plenty

said. "But he's

the doctor affirmed. "Excuse me." Then

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the awkward silence again, so

resting, but he opened his eyes

the bed and gave him a kiss on the forehead. "Get well

murmured, struggling to keep his

said, straightening up. Her phone rang

as she reached for the door, Patrick walked over