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.

one sitting.

aback, “Waiting for

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but Ike scampered over with his little legs and nodded vigorously, “Yeah!

about your uncle?”

“He’s leaving soon!”

him a sideways glance.

not

“I am.”

in his usual calm tone, Gregory pinched Ike’s cheek and gave me a look, “I’ve got a meeting to attend. He’s your responsibility now. If

worry, I’m not violent.”

“Oh, and,”

answer to the

kid Ike’s

turned out to be

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

unpacked, Ike buzzed around

ready to work, he grabbed his puzzle and started working on it with serious concentration.

looked up with his big

you’re awesome. You have great focus.”

focus on one thing, you’ll end up being a player in love,

couldn’t help but laugh, “Do you even know what forever

“Like Uncle,

was a knock

to come for Ike, I was surprised to see Edith

“Edith, aren’t you supposed to be traveling abroad?”

some time

her lips curving gently. “May I come in for a bit?”

“Of course.”

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

about going abroad with

“No!”

head, “I have important things to

chuckled, “What important things?”

eyes darted around, his lips pursed in feigned

go play then.”

towards a spare room I hardly used.

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