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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drifted to Rosie. "Where is Dad?"

voice.

sensed it.

only worry him, so she forced a smile. "Nothing.

into the bed. She allowed the silence to linger

Cole. For

hand. She took it and gave it a

faded. For a moment, she was just

Ivy turned as a doctor and

Scott," the doctor said with a warm

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

be outside," she said

ma'am?" Bud asked as she stepped

"Yes," she nodded.

corridor,

her

"Ivy," he said softly.

soft tone still unfamiliar.

"Have you seen Cole?"

is

of what to say. "I drove May and Rita home. They came

"Cool," she nodded.

silence, avoiding each other's eyes. When it became unbearable, Ivy cleared her

suggest you place more security around Cole. Rosie is still out

phone. He dialed

was slightly startled by how quickly he had listened to her without

done," he said,

tried not to

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hand, then dropped it. "Can we talk... privately? I just

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

it?" she asked,

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

get

happy he did

do right by either of you," he said quietly, lowering

better to step away for

not knowing what else

you all forgive me. All three of you," Patrick added with

sheepish smile.

from an awkward response. The

followed by the nurse.

"Hello," he said warmly.

Doctor," Ivy replied, turning her attention to

I'll advise him not be

Patrick said.

good," the doctor affirmed. "Excuse me." Then he walked

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awkward silence

was resting, but he opened his eyes when

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

you, Vee Vee," he murmured,

see you later," she said, straightening up. Her phone rang and

the door, Patrick walked