A marriage deal with billionaire stone (Ivy and Silas)

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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and the games are mad as

said with a warm

rushed into the hallway,

she asked, panic rising in

crying," Mabel

Geoffrey exclaimed. "Where is

"In her room."

Cheryl's baby slept on the bed while Cheryl paced restlessly, her eyes

hey," Ivy rushed to her side.

her eyes widened like she hadn't expected

nothing," Geoffery said softly.

palms. Ivy sat beside her, worried that she

to be

down her eyes. "I

can't reach any of my

Guilt tightened Ivy's chest.

to the door. "I'll be outside if

"What do you

the back of her hand. "I have an aunt in

Wales.

that moment she hated herself a little. She had pushed Cheryl. Even

was only for

Geoffrey said. "My brother has

can help

a brow. "What

"Yup," Geoffrey nodded.

he left

back. Let me go

and Geoffrey smiled before

just Ivy and Cheryl,

have pushed you away, knowing you have

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

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

time to admit her case

she could speak, the door opened and

Green said

you, Geo," Cheryl said gratefully.

Ivy nodded, speechless.

small cry of discomfort easing the tension. Ivy stood up, while

she

with a faint

again and left the room with

said with a proud smile. "I'm proud you

heart, but she bumped his arm

his hands in mock surrender,

in her chest loosening as she watched

her call with Silas, the laughter

to head to

you and two other guards to come with me to the station.

I wondered how

Kudos to Silas. Her husband had done

own thoughts. She couldn't believe she

Why, Ivy? Why?