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 usual.

a warm smile. "That

rushed into the hallway, her face

panic rising in

She's crying,"

Geoffrey exclaimed.

"In her room."

baby slept on the bed while Cheryl paced restlessly,

hey," Ivy rushed to

eyes widened like she hadn't expected

nothing," Geoffery said softly.

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

to be

head, tears streaming down her eyes. "I

"I... can't reach any

Guilt tightened Ivy's chest.

door. "I'll be outside

"What do you

wiped her eyes with the back of her hand.

in Wales. I can't reach

she hated herself a little. She had pushed Cheryl.

only for the baby's

be a problem," Geoffrey said. "My

help you

brow. "What

"Yup," Geoffrey nodded.

thought he

Let

a tearful nod, and

Ivy and Cheryl, an awkward silence settled between

have pushed you away, knowing you have no

deserved it,

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eyes, letting the pain course through her. Maybe she wasn't like Theresa, who could just flare up. Cheryl used to be

to

could speak, the

great news, Green said

said gratefully. "And you

Ivy nodded, speechless.

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

see you later," she said, scratching

with a faint

nodded again and left the room with

said with a proud smile.

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

hands in mock surrender,

tension in her chest

moment she remembered her

to head

she found Jonathan. "I'll need you and two other guards to come with me to the station. The man from the footage

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

had done everything to

sank at her own thoughts. She

Why, Ivy? Why?

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