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?"

his voice dropping into a whisper. "Can

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expression and tone made

room. When Silas walked in,

eyes widened. "Not bad."

his statement, gesturing to the

on the edge of the bed. She rolled her eyes behind him and sat down too, keeping

Detective Spence when Rosie found

surged through her. "Detective

contorting with pain. "The sickening

wouldn't talk,"

Is that possible?"

no harm with her

sigh. "I

me."

squeezed them. "Can

"Sure."

just a question. But do you think... Thomas might be working

to flare up, but instead he sighed and lowered his head. He went silent for so long that she had to rub his

touch, his hazel eyes glimmering

her

tell me why he'd lie about something as serious as this? I don't think he's working with her,

voice dropped so low that she thought he might cry again. She cupped his

get through this," she said gently. "I don't

Silas interrupted softly. "It's okay to

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

on her lips. "I don't want to talk anymore. I want to do

melted instantly into his arms, pressing her body against his like she had been waiting for it, aching for

body. She moaned when his fingers found her nipples, desire pulsing

trailing down her neck. Ivy closed her eyes at the touch,

home, baby," he said,

of her breasts. "I have no one

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

brow. You want

"What?" he asked, confused.

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the question, pulling

he said, his eyes still clouded from the foreplay.

up, anger bubbbling inside her.

eyes, and she quickly looked away before the

I thought

"I was consoling

to the bed. "Let's

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

for expecting so much,"

and them following instructions wasn't love. It wasn't even care. Her thoughts drifted to Aunt May

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

get it. And that's fine," she said, walking to the door. "I'll let you know when I'm ready

voice cracked, but

left without another word. She shut the door behind him and sank on the

It hurt, but she knew she had to feel it.

and she reached for it.

the office looking

Chase? What did she want