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?"

forward, his voice dropping into a whisper. "Can

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in his expression and tone made her heart leap with curiosity. "Sure. Let's

new room.

eyes widened. "Not bad."

to the chair

the bed. She rolled her eyes behind him and sat

was meeting Detective Spence when Rosie found

surged through her.

contorting with pain.

talk,"

Is that possible?" she asked

show she meant no harm with her

sigh. "I don't know anything,

me."

and squeezed them. "Can

"Sure."

again. “It's... just a question. But do you think... Thomas might be working

his head. He went silent for so long that she had to rub

her touch, his hazel eyes glimmering with

was her turn to

lie about something as serious as this? I don't think he's working with her, but if he is...

she thought he might cry again. She cupped his face, making him

"I don't know why I asked

truthful," Silas interrupted softly. "It's

"It's okay not to judge him, either. She's his wife, and we really don't know what happened. We

her with a finger on her lips. "I don't

crushed his lips on hers. She melted instantly into his arms, pressing her body against his like she had been waiting for it,

kissed her hungrily, his hands roaming all over her body. She moaned when his fingers found her nipples, desire pulsing between her

the only one who gets me," he whispered, his lips trailing down her neck.

he said,

breasts. "I have

feel those tender lips on her already hard nipples, but something about his words yanked

nudged him gently and raised a brow. You

"What?" he asked, confused.

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the question,

still

up, anger bubbbling inside her. "I think

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

thought we'd resolved

she snapped. "I was consoling you. We didn't

returning to the

She was tired of being wanted only when there was

expecting so

It wasn't even care. Her thoughts drifted

trying to understand you, but it feels like a losing battle." He stood again

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

cracked, but she

a long pause, Silas finally left without another word. She shut the door behind him and sank on

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

a message and she reached for it.

ma'am, Eliane Chase came to the office

did she want