A marriage deal with billionaire stone (Ivy and Silas)

Chapter 200

Chapter 200

Ivy's eyes widened, struggling to process the news.

Theresa sniffled. "I know right," she chuckled dryly. "What rotten luck."

Ivy didn't even know what to say. "I..."

"Don't worry. Let the news sink in," Theresa said, adjusting herself. She tied her hair neatly and wiped her face. "That's why I was so mad at that reporter. She kept poking me, asking me questions about the accident, about Wilson. I just couldn't."

She rubbed Theresa's back, allowing the shock to thaw slowly. "I'm sorry."

"It's okay." Theresa said softly. "I'm glad I'm here now."

Ivy gave her a faint smile, her heart still pounding. She hadn't expected this. She knew how much Theresa wanted the baby, but knowing it was Wills' was just... not it.

But now, it made sense. It explained why Theresa had lashed out at the reporter.

"How's it out there?" Theresa asked, pulling Ivy from her thoughts. "Are they still trying to have my head?"

"It's crazy," Ivy admitted. "There are tons of them. It took a while to get in." Theresa groaned. "I bet they're having a field day, lying about me hitting her."

Ivy chuckled mirthlessly. "The fact that the video didn't even show her harassing you before you pushed her is crazy."

"Being a Stone means growing thick skin," Theresa said with a shrug. "Public crucifixion isn't new."

Ivy's mind drifted to her discomfort about the Stones and their way of handling things, and she shook it away. Regardless of how rich they were, they were humans-bound to make mistakes, determined to find quick solutions.

Maybe she was just being hard on them.

Theresa took her hand and squeezed them.

Ivy's cheeks warmed. "I'm sorry. I know I should say something to comfort you."

Theresa's grip tightened. "You being here is enough. I'm sorry about earlier."

Her thoughts shifted to Aunt May, and fresh pain pierced her chest. "I didn't think Aunt May could do something like that."

"Not just her, Cheryl too," Theresa said, then stood slowly. "This baby..."

"You don't have to make a decision now," Ivy said, standing too. "The baby is yours too."

Theresa bit her lip, placing a hand on her stomach. "It's just weird. I knew there was a chance it could be his. But do I tell him? Do I meet Rita, bond with her child since my baby and hers are half-siblings?"

"Oh, hell no," Ivy said quickly. "You don't have to. Wills can no longer make decisions for you. You do you."

Theresa nodded slowly and began pacing. Ivy gave her the space, knowing how much Theresa needed time to reflect.

After a moment, Theresa stopped and turned. "How was it?"

Ivy raised a brow. "How was what?"

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"Talking to Cheryl. Seeing the baby."

That caught Ivy off guard. "I don't know," she admitted with a sigh. "Part of me wants to help her. But then I remember everything, and I just want her gone."

It was relieving to say that out loud.

Theresa nodded. "I get the struggle, especially since she used to be your best friend."

"Yeah."

upset if I never spoke

Ivy said, stepping closer. "Never. It's your

I really don't want to.

even to those who don't deserve

to tears. "Thanks

They both laughed.

Hector

I wish I could see

Ivy nodded. "Yeah."

while before leaving? I

spread in

find Silas. With Theresa present, Ivy couldn't talk to

hours in the house before leaving in the night. By then, most of the reporters had gone,

Cole's house, she went straight to bed, thinking about everything that

by her phone ringing. With

mumbled without checking the

Ivy." It was Aaliyah.

replied with

"How's the work going?"

to the next stage today. I was

this, Ivy. Bailey's

start today. Everything would be ready soon," she said, trying to sound as assuring

was sure it worked, but Aaliyah

let you

she checked her phone, she

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"Okay. Bye."

call ended, Ivy fell back asleep until late afternoon. She woke up more message from Silas, but

and getting dressed, her phone

it this time; it was all messages

would like

about what you went through

we see? Is 7pm okay?

message, saying 7pm was

room.

the hallway, she met

love," he greeted with

replied. "How're

Slept well?" Cole

She nodded. "You?"

has been here since

leaped.

"I... need

lifted her brow. "What

you may not want

photography idea was

"Only when I was the only Stone relevant. There's a lot

still relevant," Cole interrupted. "Your work with Aaliyah Salvatore is trending even with all the chaos. Just a few

didn't overthink it. "Fine. But only after I'm done

face brightened up.

She chuckled.

Green?

wanted to start her day with talking to Cheryl, but

"Sure."

and led the way upstairs to Geoffrey's game