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 are mad as usual. Just waiting for a new verson

said with a warm smile. "That sounds

into the hallway, her face tense,

she asked, panic rising in

crying," Mabel

Geoffrey exclaimed. "Where

"In her room."

Mabel to Cheryl's room. Inside, Cheryl's baby slept on the bed while Cheryl paced restlessly, her eyes swollen from

Ivy rushed to her side.

widened like she

nothing," Geoffery said

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

to be

streaming down her

"I... can't reach any of my

Guilt tightened Ivy's chest.

door. "I'll be outside if

"What do you

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

Wales.

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

it was only for the baby's

shouldn't be a problem," Geoffrey

help

a brow. "What tech friend?

"Yup," Geoffrey nodded.

he left

did one time, but came back. Let me go

a tearful nod, and Geoffrey smiled before leaving

was just Ivy and Cheryl, an awkward silence settled between

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

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

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

was time to admit

could speak, the door opened

news, Green said he can come tomorrow

Geo," Cheryl said

Ivy nodded, speechless.

the tension. Ivy stood up,

you later," she

replied with a faint

again and left

a proud smile. "I'm proud

bumped his arm playfully to

raised his hands in mock surrender, laughing.

tension in her chest loosening as she watched

remembered her call with Silas, the laughter

time to head to

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

wondered how much

had done everything

She couldn't believe she had pushed him

Why, Ivy? Why?

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