A marriage deal with billionaire stone (Ivy and Silas)

Chapter 196

Chapter 196

There was always a first time for everything, and Ivy hadn't thought she would be moved by seeing Silas so different.

She pulled him closer, letting his head rest against her chest as they both sat down,

"It's okay," she said softly, her heart aching with pity for him.

She knew how important Thomas was to him, and i frustration.

hurt to see Silas this broken. She rubbed his back in silent support, allowing him to pour out his

Some moments later, Silas lifted his head. His

were soft and red, but they still made her shiver.

"I'm sorry," he chuckled, wiping away his tears.

"It's okay," she said, gently rubbing his back. "Do... you want to talk about it?"

He did.

He talked about seeing Rosie, and then Thomas.

Ivy stirred in the chair, her heart dropping. "How... did she know where you were? What were you even doing there?"

"I don't know,” he said with a shrug. "She wouldn't say."

Her throat dried up, and she swallowed. "Guess she's coming for me too. She has been so damn close."

Silas didn't say anything, he just took her hand and kissed it.

She allowed it. Partially because of how he was feeling, and partially because she missed the comfort of it.

"I need to tell you something," he said, shifting closer.

Ivy raised an eyebrow, noting the small distance between them. "You know you don't have to be this close."

He ignored her. "It's about-"

The front door opened, and Cheryl and Cole walked in.

Annoyance formed inside Ivy's chest and she scowled at her brother.

He chuckled sheepishly. "Sorry, I couldn't come in between a great love story."

"Cheryl?" Silas said, surprised. He glanced at Ivy before turning to her. "Are you... how's the baby?"

Ivy caught the meaning behind his glance. Her thoughts drifted to Aunt May, and her chest tightened. "It's a long story."

Jonathan joined them, carrying a grey duffel bag. Cole took it from him and gestured towards the hallway.

"Let's find you and little Cole'a room," he told Cheryl.

Cheryl nodded, holding her baby tightly. "It was nice to see you, Mr. Stone."

"Same here," Silas replied flatly.

Once they all left the living room, Ivy turned back to him. "What did you want to tell me?"

into

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his expression and tone made her heart leap with curiosity. "Sure.

into her new room. When Silas

eyes widened. "Not bad."

the chair by

She rolled her eyes behind him and sat down

was meeting Detective Spence

surged through her. "Detective Spence?

face contorting with pain. "The sickening part is

talk,"

possible?" she asked

she meant no harm

he admitted with a sigh. "I don't know anything,

me."

reached for his hands and squeezed them. "Can I ask you

"Sure."

swallowed, moving closer again. “It's... just a question. But do you think... Thomas might be working with...

expected him to flare up, but instead he sighed and lowered his head. He went

eyes glimmering with emotions. "At this

was her turn to go

as serious as this? I don't

cry again.

said gently. "I don't know why

isn't being truthful," Silas interrupted softly. "It's okay

within her. "It's okay not to judge him, either. She's

"I don't want

into his arms, pressing her body against his like she had been waiting

her hungrily, his hands roaming all over her body. She moaned when his

the only one who gets me," he whispered, his lips trailing down her neck. Ivy closed her eyes at the touch,

baby," he said,

of her breasts. "I

to find her nipple. She wanted it; wanted to feel those tender lips on her already hard nipples, but something about

nudged him gently and raised a brow. You want me home because you're

"What?" he asked, confused.

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the question,

his eyes still clouded from the

anger bubbbling inside

then stood too. The bulge in his trousers caught her eyes, and she quickly looked away before the feelings

I thought

was consoling you. We didn't resolve

sighed, returning to the bed. "Let's resolve

offended that she had to explain herself. She was tired of being wanted

fault for expecting so much,"

instructions wasn't love. It wasn't even care.

want," Silas said carefully. "I'm trying to understand you, but it feels like a losing battle." He stood again and moved closer. "Let's just go home and

she said, walking to the door. "I'll let you know

his voice cracked, but she

another word. She

the pain in. It hurt, but she knew she had to feel it. She

phone chimed with a message and she reached for it. It

Chase came to the office looking for you. She left her

What did she