Chapter 210

"Mason just called with his real number but hung up before I could speak," Ivy

said, walking into the room.

Silas turned to face her. "That's just mean at this point."

Ivy's mouth twisted in frustration. "What do we do now? This is... getting weird."

"Easy now," Silas said, standing to meet her. "Let's call the police. I'm sure they

can track him with the number."

Worry etched on her face. "What if the number doesn't go through?"

He kissed her forehead. "I'm sure they can track it, even if the phone's dead. Let's

just hope he isn't as smart as Rosie."

His thoughts drifted to Rosie, and his chest tightened, calls had been returned.

mixture of anger and curiosity. He had called Thomas all day yesterday, and none

of the

He remembered Detective Spence's statement, and uncertainty.

"Was Island Nova real? Or was Rosie lying again?

"Are you alright, baby?" Ivy asked softly, pulling him from his thoughts

the rest of his emotions.

"Yes, I am," he replied. He forced a smile and reached for his phone. "Let's call

the police."

"He hasn't even asked for the money," Ivy said. "He's just playing with us,

enjoying our frustration."

Her annoyance deepened, and he kissed her again. "Don't worry. He's definitely

getting caught."

She only nodded.

Just as Silas was about to call the police department, his phone rang with an

unknown number.

His forehead furrowed, but he answered. "Hello?"

"Silas. This is Bailey. Are you home?"

He relaxed at the sound of her voice. "Yes, I am."

"Good. I'm on my way." Then she ended the call.

"Who was that?" Ivy asked.

"Bailey. Said she's coming."

"Okay then. Let me..." Ivy was interrupted by a knock on the door,

"I'll get it."

He reached the door and opened it. It was Theresa, and she was carrying

Cole.

"Hey, Si," Theresa greeted warmly. "I have to get busy now. Monica isn't around

either."

"It's okay," he said, taking the baby.

I'll call

Little Cole was asleep, looking clean and

a cute new outfit.

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said,

She so

but the attachment was making it

understood.

Cole," Ivy said,

child, nursing

before he gave in

The call was swift as he got straight

Ivy

on the phone, sir?" the

handed the

phone with one hand, gently laying Cole on the bed with the

Emotions surged again.

Ivy had changed.

Cole, and she

of. She even whispered to the

right amount of frustration.

didn't focus on the call until

hope his pin location is

hope so," he

phone buzzed with a

was from an unknown

gift in her office. You're welcome. It's

law."

Rosie.

and he tried to hide it, but Ivy had

good?" she

a smile. "I just remembered

leaned in and kissed her.

say more.

to my wife's company

you find, immediately."

said, then ended

sighed. His chest tightened. Whatever Rosie had sent, it couldn't

He ran his hand over

the

"Hey, Bai," he greeted.

was furrowed, and her mouth was

place for discussion.

led her to his study. Once

her eyes blazing.

you lie to me?" she

"What are you

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me that, Silas!" she snapped. "I

was clearly protecting him.

I'm going to

lifted a brow. "Calm down, Bailey,"

"I have no idea

spat. "I trusted you,

But I guess not."

through him at the madness in her eyes.

you I'm no longer giving you grace.

inside him. She hadn't

she expected

had no idea what

throw Thomas under the

"Bailey..."

disappointment. "I know it!"

stormed out.

happened - but there

Wade because he knew Thomas

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