Chapter 425

Gregory and I, once again, found ourselves in an awkward situation without even planning it.

I tugged at Ramona’s arm, “Ramona, about this…”

“Soon.”

Gregory cut me off mid–sentence, but his tone softened when he spoke to Ramona, “Don’t worry, Ramona. I’ll marry her soon. Just focus on getting better. We can’t have a wedding until you’re back on your feet.”

I must’ve looked utterly baffled.

The guy talking didn’t even glance my way, as if what he was saying had nothing to do with me.

Ramona’s eyes lit up, “Really?”

“Really,” Gregory answered with a smile.

I changed the subject, “Ramona, let’s have breakfast. Dr. Andrews will be here

soon.”

,–

Judging by the time, Dr. Andrews should be finishing his breakfast any minute

now.

Right after Dorothy and her daughter left, I messaged Dr. Andrews‘ assistant to let them know everything was settled.

My timing wasn’t off. Just as Ramona finished her breakfast, Dr. Andrews and

his team arrived.

Dr. Andrews was about to start his treatment

and it didn’t seem right for me to stick around, so I decided to head back to the hotel to pack up my things.

Staying at Elmwood Villa’s felt more like home than any hotel ever could.

I never expected that the moment I stepped out of the elevator, I’d be greeted by a duo waiting at my doorstep.

standing, one

“Waiting for me?”

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and

what about your uncle?”

“He’s leaving soon!”

gave him a sideways glance. “Who told you that?”

you’re not

“I am.”

me a look, “I’ve got a meeting to attend.

worry, I’m

“Oh, and,”

“I still need an answer to the question Edith interrupted last night. I’ll ask

kid Ike’s size would be a

to be

had arranged for cleaners to come regularly, so the place was spotless.

unpacked, Ike buzzed around me

grabbed his

he looked up with his big

think you’re awesome. You

focus on one thing, you’ll end up being a player in love, and spend your life forever alone!”

“Do you

nodded vigorously. “Like Uncle, forever

was a knock on

come for Ike, I was surprised to

slightly confused, “Edith, aren’t you supposed to

some time

gently. “May

“Of course.”

said that, Ike, hearing his mom’s voice, dashed over and hugged her. “Mommy! Ike missed

about going abroad with

“No!”

his head, “I have important things to

“What important things?”

his lips pursed in feigned mystery. “I promised Uncle I wouldn’t

play then.”

nudged him towards a

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