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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is still in process, and the games are mad as usual. Just waiting

a warm smile. "That sounds

Geoffrey could respond, Mabel rushed into the hallway, her

panic rising in

crying,"

exclaimed.

"In her room."

Cheryl's baby slept on the bed while

hey," Ivy rushed to

eyes widened like she

not nothing," Geoffery said softly.

her palms. Ivy sat beside her,

to be

tears streaming down

reach any

Guilt tightened Ivy's chest.

"I'll be

closer. "What

of her

in Wales. I can't reach

hated herself a little. She had pushed Cheryl. Even though

it was only for the baby's

problem," Geoffrey said.

can help you find

a brow.

"Yup," Geoffrey nodded.

he left the

but came back. Let me go

nod, and Geoffrey smiled before

was just Ivy and Cheryl, an awkward

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

Cheryl replied softly. "I deserved it, Ivy. You're just a

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through her. Maybe she wasn't like Theresa,

to admit

could speak, the door opened

Green said he can come

you, Geo," Cheryl said gratefully. "And

Ivy nodded, speechless.

discomfort easing the tension. Ivy stood up, while Cheryl leaned over and

later," she said, scratching

Cheryl replied with

nodded again and left the

doing well," Geoffrey said with a proud

she bumped his arm playfully to

in mock surrender, laughing.

in her chest loosening

she remembered her call with

to

other guards to come with me to the station.

how much manpower

husband had done everything to make

at her own thoughts. She couldn't believe she had pushed him

Why, Ivy? Why?

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