A marriage deal with billionaire stone (Ivy and Silas)

Chapter 211

"One scoop of milk, pour in water, shake, test temperature," Ivy murmured as she

prepared Cole's formula. Monica had taught her how to do it, and she was

surprised she'd gotten it right on the first try.

She placed the bottle against her cheek. When it felt just right, she dropped it on

the table and went to carry Cole.

He cried the moment she lifted him.

"Easy now, food is here," she whispered, picking up the bottle.

Slowly but steadily, she fed him, her heart pounding as she watched him suck on

the teat.

His slow breathing, the way his tiny hand held her finger, the fluttering of his eyes,

all softened her. And in that vulnerable moment, she wanted to keep him forever.

The realization hit her hard: she actually liked little Cole despite everything.

He wasn't just Mason's child; he was Cheryl's child-the baby she had once

wanted to put everything on hold for, even before he was born.

A knock on the door interrupted her thoughts.

"Hey, Ivy," it was Theresa.

"Come in," she said.

Theresa stepped in and noticed her expression. "Oh, Ivy. Are you okay?"

Ivy looked away. Theresa sat beside her and Cole, rubbing her back gently.

"It's... a lot," Ivy whispered.

"I completely understand," Theresa replied softly. "But you know, you're under no

obligation to care for him."

"I know," Ivy said. "I just... can't hate him..."

"Which is normal. He was supposed to be your godson, and then everything got

messy. Don't feel guilty for loving him. You're only human, Ivy."

Ivy swallowed, Theresa's word sinking in. She was only human and little Cole was

an innocent baby. Setting the almost empty bottle on the table, she lifted him to

her shoulder to burp him.

"You're a natural," Theresa teased.

Ivy laughed.

Cole let out a loud belch, making them both laugh again. She laid him gently on

the bed, where he cooed softly before drifting off to sleep.

"Where's Silas?" Theresa asked.

"He's working downstairs."

Theresa's cheeks turned red. "Did he tell you about the... lawsuit?"

Ivy turned to her. "What lawsuit?"

Theresa told her about the reporter's case.

Ivy's eyes widened. "I'm so sorry, T."

1/4

Chapter 211

Theresa said,

heart dropped. "There's more,

voice cracked. "I agreed to settle outside of court...

led to

stomach twisted with fright. "What is it,

stood up, her blush deepened as

medical license, and the board of

she gasped, standing

control once, Ivy and it's

a hand around her and Theresa collapsed into

sorry."

until she sighed, and she

Theresa

do? There has to be a way to

don't know," Theresa replied with a shrug. "I can't think right

squeezed her hand. "I

stood in silence, holding hands. Ivy knew

to her, and it filled her

to the bed, and Ivy

know the board won't immediately

cancel culture is real, and I don't want

fix it," Ivy said, racking her brain. "What about issuing a

your side of the story. Or even

interview?"

good idea," Theresa replied, "but it's too

Ivy nodded. "Yeah."

do something, but

more, the door flew

jumped to her

downstairs, and she's causing a scene," Aria said,

beading with sweat.

Ivy asked, standing as well. "What is she

"What the hell

her cheeks flushing,

"Speak!"

flinched again, stepping back. "I released

Ivy blinked. "Aria!"

2/4

1029

Chapter 211

learn!" Theresa snapped, her

call attention to yourself again

into silence. From the bed, little Cole stirred.

voice.

bit her lip. "In the

Aria followed behind her. Ivy

just in time to see a

can you help me watch the baby until

the maid replied with a

reached the hallway, she saw Beatrice screaming

trying to speak, but Beatrice's

"Hey,

glaring at Aria,

said, then nodded to

turned to

is crazy!"

sex tape first, it's

you had me arrested, I deleted everything." Beatrice countered.

officers everything I

wasn't sure. I don't

and Ivy

"I'm sorry, Beatrice." Then she

Aria blinked. "What? She-"

"Now!"

Aria muttered her apology.

to get them

her stomach tightening. Aria

had already reported to the police that her

hacked.

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255