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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expected, "School is still in process, and the games are mad as

said with a warm smile. "That

rushed into the hallway, her face tense, making

asked, panic

Cheryl. She's crying," Mabel

exclaimed. "Where is

"In her room."

Geoffrey followed Mabel to Cheryl's room. Inside, Cheryl's baby slept on the bed while Cheryl paced

to her side. "What's

she hadn't expected

nothing," Geoffery said softly. "You're

on the bed, burying her face in her palms. Ivy sat beside her, worried that she might have

going to be

lifted her head, tears streaming down her eyes. "I

reach any of

Guilt tightened Ivy's chest.

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

closer. "What do you

eyes with the back of her hand. "I have an

in Wales.

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

if it was only for the

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

help you find

brow.

"Yup," Geoffrey nodded.

thought he left the

came back. Let me

tearful nod, and Geoffrey smiled

Cheryl, an awkward silence settled between

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

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

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her. Maybe she wasn't like Theresa, who could just flare up. Cheryl used

it was time to

the door opened

said

Cheryl said gratefully. "And you

Ivy nodded, speechless.

the tension. Ivy stood up,

later," she said, scratching

with a

left the room

with a proud

his arm playfully to downplay the sentiment.

his hands in mock surrender, laughing.

her chest loosening as she watched him

she remembered her call with Silas,

time to

to come with me to

widened. “That's fast. I wondered how much manpower

Silas. Her husband had done everything to

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

Why, Ivy? Why?

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