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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face lit up as expected, "School is still in process, and the games

with a warm smile. "That

Mabel rushed into the hallway, her face tense,

panic rising in

She's crying," Mabel said,

exclaimed. "Where is

"In her room."

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

to

she hadn't expected

Geoffery said

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

to be

her head, tears streaming down her eyes. "I don't know,"

reach any of

Guilt tightened Ivy's chest.

to the door. "I'll be

"What do you

back of her

uncle in Wales. I can't reach

turned and in that moment she hated herself a little. She had pushed Cheryl. Even though Cheryl deserved it, it was up to Ivy to treat

if it was only for

a problem," Geoffrey said. "My brother has a

can help you find

a brow. "What tech

"Yup," Geoffrey nodded.

thought he

back. Let

gave a tearful nod, and

Ivy and Cheryl, an

her throat, "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have pushed you away, knowing you have no one

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

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course through her. Maybe she wasn't like Theresa, who

was time to admit her case

could speak, the door opened and Geoffery

Green said he can

Geo," Cheryl said gratefully. "And

Ivy nodded, speechless.

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

you later," she

with a faint smile.

again and left the room with

doing well," Geoffrey said with a proud smile. "I'm proud you are

bumped his arm playfully to downplay the sentiment. "Go play some

raised his hands in mock

the tension in her chest loosening as she watched him

remembered her call with

to head to

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

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

Silas. Her husband had done everything to

own thoughts. She

Why, Ivy? Why?

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