A marriage deal with billionaire stone (Ivy and Silas)

Chapter 167

Chapter 167

"What happened?" tvy asked Silas, who just returned to the hospital corridor.

He was panting, his suit jacket was with Bud who stood behind him. There were lines of sweat seated on his forehead and his shirt was stained.

She went to him, her heart pounding at his appearance. "What happened?" she asked again.

Though as she, Theresa and Aria made their way into the hospital, she had noticed the reporters outside. Her first thought had been that they were there because of the famous actor and director, Elaine Chase, who was rushed in just as they arrived. But seeing Silas now, she was beginning to think the media frenzy wasn't just for Elaine.

Silas sank into the bench, wiping his forehead. "Andrew's girlfriends came around, and it was a mess." He ran a hand through his hair, his breath still uneven. Bud handed him a bottle of cold water. "Thank Bud."

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Ivy sat beside him as he took a deep gulp.

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"Somehow, news got out about the accidents," Silas continued, capping the bottle and handing it back. "The women came here and started fighting. It was ugly and it attracted even more reporters."

"I thought they were here for Elaine Chase."

Silas raised his brow. "Who?"

"Elaine, the lead actress in that snake movie," Ivy replied, trying to recall the title.

"I have no idea, baby," Silas said, leaning back on the bench. "Where is Aria and theresa?"

Ivy's heart clenched. "They're both in Uncle Mike's room."

Her thoughts drifted to Theresa, and her heart arched more. Aria had been expressive, but Theresa; she had been dangerously composed, and it scared the shit out of Ivy.

She knew she was supposed to add that Hector was with them, but she thought otherwise.

Let him find out himself.

"How did they take the news?" Silas asked.

e's just there."

"Bad,” she admitted. “Aria has a terrible stomachache, she says it's a twin thing because of Andrew. And Theresa... she's

"As expected," he said sadly. "Have you seen Thomas?"

"No, not yet," she replied. Then she told him about Cheryl's child.

"Oh my goodness!" he exclaimed. "Are they okay?"

"I hope so," she said quietly,

Delivering the news to Theresa and Aria had been her top priority that she hadn't had the time to process Cheryl's situation. Now that the thoughts settled in, she felt sad.

She knew jaundice was normal, but imagining how the baby must be feeling made her chest tighten.

Silas rubbed her thigh, and she squeezed his hand. "It's been such a terrible day."

"Yes. And I hope we all heal."

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her thigh. She laid her head on his shoulder, melting into the comfort of his

the media? Are you sertding them away for

replied. "But I figured their presence might be helpful, in case... Rosie decides

his tone and sighed. "I get

soon, so we can

lost in their thoughts,

said, gesturing down the

up, and

"What doctor?"

"Andrew's," Silas replied.

the doctor

doctor greeted

said. "How

resting in

both exhaled

doctor," Silas

you all go home

for now. We'll call you if anything

but she noticed the

doctor?" he asked, his eyes

the doctor nodded. "Everything

nodded slowly.

doctor said before leaving

the news with the others,"

call Thomas and

sadness in his tone; the longing, but she

room, Silas pointed

defended him. "He's

and was

forward, about to protest.

fine." Silas gave her a book but

Aria, who was seated quietly by Uncle

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but her

need to stay. Let's go

go home with Hector, Theresa said,

and the gesture made Ivy's heart flutter. At least she knew Theresa was in

scattered," Silas objected, frowning. "We're supposed to stay close, just in

Theresa said. "What could she

went silent before she added. "I have my security team, and Hector is with me." She took

expected Silas to disagree, but he didn't.

her safe, sir,"

looked at him for a long moment, then

first and left the room. Silas and Ivy followed,

Hector.

walked over to Theresa and gave her

love," Theresa

One after

to emphasize her

suggested they go separately. The different directions they took, the harder it

And he was right.

reporters scattered, unsure of who to follow. Silas and Ivy got into one car; Aria went with a group

small fraction of reporters had followed them, their noise was deafening.

ran after the car. It was only when they were