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?"

dropping into a whisper.

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expression and tone made her

room. When Silas walked in,

eyes widened. "Not bad."

the chair by the window. "I'm

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

was meeting Detective Spence when

her. "Detective Spence?

told her everything, his face contorting with pain.

talk," he said

that possible?" she

show she meant no harm

a sigh. "I don't

me."

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

instead he sighed and lowered his head. He went silent for so long

his head at her touch, his hazel eyes glimmering with emotions. "At this point, I don't doubt

was her turn

serious as this? I don't think he's working with

so low that she thought he might cry again. She cupped his face, making him look at

she said gently. "I don't know why I asked that

being truthful," Silas interrupted softly. "It's

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

a finger on her lips. "I don't want to

he crushed his lips on hers. She melted instantly into his arms, pressing her body against

all over her body. She moaned when his fingers found her nipples,

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

home, baby," he said,

breasts. "I

She wanted it; wanted to feel those tender lips on her already hard nipples,

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

"What?" he asked, confused.

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repeated the

that," he said, his eyes still clouded from the foreplay. "I

up, anger bubbbling inside her. "I

in his trousers caught her eyes,

I thought

snapped. "I was consoling you.

the bed. "Let's resolve

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

expecting so

wasn't love. It wasn't even care. Her thoughts drifted to Aunt May again, and a sharp pain pierced

I don't know what you 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 talk

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

cracked,

another word. She shut the

her fists to hold the pain in. It hurt,

message and she reached for it.

the office looking for you. She left

Chase? What did