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

with a

rushed into the hallway, her face tense,

she asked, panic rising

She's crying,"

exclaimed.

"In her room."

slept on

to

she hadn't expected to see anyone.

not nothing," Geoffery said softly. "You're

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

to be

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

reach any of

Guilt tightened Ivy's chest.

door. "I'll be outside if you need

"What do

her eyes with the back of her hand.

in Wales.

moment she hated herself a little. She had pushed Cheryl. Even though Cheryl deserved it, it

was only

Geoffrey said. "My

help

brow. "What

"Yup," Geoffrey nodded.

he left the

back. Let me go

a tearful nod, and Geoffrey

and Cheryl, an awkward silence settled

I shouldn't have pushed you away, knowing

softly. "I deserved it,

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her eyes, letting the pain course through her. Maybe she wasn't like Theresa, who could

to admit her

the door opened and Geoffery

great news, Green said he can come tomorrow

Geo," Cheryl said gratefully. "And you too,

Ivy nodded, speechless.

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

see you later," she said, scratching

replied with a faint

nodded again and left the room with

Geoffrey said with a proud smile.

heart, but she bumped his arm playfully to

his hands in

in her chest loosening as she

remembered her call

time to head

and two other guards to come with me to

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

husband had done everything

her own thoughts. She

Why, Ivy? Why?

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