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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in process, and the games are mad as usual. Just waiting

said with a warm

the hallway, her face tense,

she asked, panic rising

crying,"

exclaimed. "Where

"In her room."

Geoffrey followed Mabel to Cheryl's room. Inside, Cheryl's baby slept

to her

her eyes widened like she hadn't expected to

nothing," Geoffery said softly.

her face in her palms. Ivy sat beside her,

going to

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

reach

Guilt tightened Ivy's chest.

to the door. "I'll be outside if you need

"What do you

back of her hand. "I have an aunt in

Wales.

little. She had pushed Cheryl. Even though Cheryl deserved

was only

shouldn't be a problem," Geoffrey said. "My brother has

can help you find

a brow. "What tech

"Yup," Geoffrey nodded.

thought he

did one time, but came back. Let me go tell

a tearful nod, and Geoffrey smiled

it was just Ivy and Cheryl, an awkward silence

cleared her throat, "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have pushed you

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

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

time to admit

speak, the door opened and

great news, Green said he can come tomorrow

you, Geo," Cheryl said gratefully. "And

Ivy nodded, speechless.

stirred, his small cry of discomfort easing the tension. Ivy stood up, while Cheryl leaned over and patted him gently back to

you later," she said, scratching

with a faint smile.

nodded again and left the room with

Geoffrey said with a proud smile. "I'm

she bumped his arm playfully

his hands in mock surrender, laughing.

tension in her chest

remembered her

was time to head to the

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

widened. “That's fast. I wondered how

had done everything to make

own thoughts. She couldn't believe she had pushed

Why, Ivy? Why?

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