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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the

she said with a warm

could respond, Mabel rushed into the hallway, her face tense,

panic rising in her

She's crying," Mabel

exclaimed. "Where is

"In her room."

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

hey," Ivy rushed to her side.

froze, her eyes widened like she hadn't expected to

Geoffery said softly.

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

going to be

streaming down

reach

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

uncle in Wales.

had pushed Cheryl. Even though Cheryl deserved it, it was

it was only for

problem," Geoffrey said. "My brother

help you

raised a brow. "What tech

"Yup," Geoffrey nodded.

he

time, but came back. Let me go tell Cole. Stop

tearful nod, and Geoffrey smiled before leaving

and Cheryl,

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

"I deserved

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

was time to

speak, the door

news, Green said he

Geo," Cheryl said gratefully.

Ivy nodded, speechless.

Ivy stood up, while Cheryl leaned over and patted him gently

you later," she said,

replied with a faint

again and left the room with

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

heart, but she bumped his arm playfully to downplay the

in mock surrender, laughing. “Yes,

tension in her chest loosening as she watched him

remembered her call

time to head to

to come with me to the station.

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

Silas. Her husband had done everything

at her own thoughts. She couldn't

Why, Ivy? Why?

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