A marriage deal with billionaire stone (Ivy and Silas)

Chapter 197

Chapter 197

Shock rippled through Ivy, and it showed in her voice. "That was... quick."

guess," Cole replied. "Pick his call and talk to him. Please."

She nodded.

"Okay," Cole said, then walked away.

Guilt mingled with the shock as she walked toward her phone. She dialed Silas's number, her heart pounding with each ring,

"Hey," he answered softly.

A shiver ran from her back to the middle of her legs, and the guilt deepened. "Hey," she replied softly, grateful he couldn't see the heat that crept on her cheeks. "Cole called me."

"Yes. The man was captured not long ago. The detectives want you here when they question him."

Her stomach knotted. "Alright, I'm coming."

He paused for a bit. "Should I send Bud over?"

"No, it's fine. Jon and someone else would come with me."

"Alright," he said with some hesitation. "See you soon."

"Yeah," she said and ended the call.

Running a hand through her hair, she began gathering her things. Even though it

still felt like Rosie was always a thousand steps ahead, this felt like a

win.

And she hoped it would lead to something great.

When she left the room, she met Geoffrey in the hallway.

"Hey Ivy," he said cheerfully.

"Hey, love," she replied with a smile. "How are you?"

"Good," he grinned. "Happy birthday in advance."

Ivy blinked. Then it clicked. "Shoot! I totally forgot."

Geoffrey laughed and wrapped his arm around her shoulder. "Don't be too hard on yourself. It happens."

She sighed, completely detached already.

Birthdays had never meant much to her after her mother died, and with everything

going on, it was the last thing on her mind.

"Did you hear about... your dad?"

She frowned. "Your dad or our dad?"

Geoffrey's smile faltered, and he stepped back slightly. "I... I don't know. It's complicated."

Ivy moved closer, her heart aching for him. "I understand, Geo. You don't have to explain. Let's just focus on us. How is school by the way? And your games?" she asked, changing the subject.

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still in process, and the games are

she said with a

the hallway, her face tense, making Ivy's heart

she asked, panic rising in

crying,"

Geoffrey exclaimed.

"In her room."

Cheryl's room. Inside, Cheryl's baby slept on the bed

hey," Ivy rushed to her side.

her eyes widened like she hadn't expected to

Geoffery

burying her face in her palms. Ivy sat beside her, worried that she might have pushed too far

going to

tears streaming down her

reach any of

Guilt tightened Ivy's chest.

the door. "I'll be outside if you need

stepped closer. "What do you

of her hand. "I have an aunt

in Wales. I can't

pushed Cheryl. Even though Cheryl deserved it, it was up to

only for the

that shouldn't be a problem," Geoffrey said. "My brother has

help you find

a brow. "What tech

"Yup," Geoffrey nodded.

thought he left

Let me

a tearful nod, and Geoffrey

just Ivy and Cheryl, an awkward silence settled

her throat, "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have pushed you away, knowing

Cheryl replied softly. "I deserved it, Ivy.

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letting the pain course through her. Maybe she wasn't like

time to admit her

could speak, the door opened and

great news, Green said he can

Cheryl said gratefully.

Ivy nodded, speechless.

the tension. Ivy stood up, while Cheryl leaned over and patted him gently back

see you later," she said,

replied with a faint

again and left

proud

warmed her heart, but she bumped his arm playfully to downplay

his hands in mock surrender,

her chest loosening as

the moment she remembered her call with

time to head to

two other guards to come with me to the station. The man from the footage has

wondered how much manpower

Her husband had done everything to make that

her own thoughts. She couldn't

Why, Ivy? Why?

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