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

taken aback, “Waiting for

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anything, but Ike scampered over with his little legs and nodded vigorously, “Yeah! Pretty lady, Uncle Gregory brought

what about your

“He’s leaving soon!”

sideways glance. “Who told

not

“I am.”

got a meeting to attend. He’s your responsibility now. If he starts acting up, feel free to set him

I’m not violent.”

“Oh, and,”

out of the blue, he said, “I still need an answer to the question Edith interrupted last night. I’ll ask again when I come to pick up Ike.”

kid Ike’s size would be

it turned out to be

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

I unpacked, Ike buzzed

work, he grabbed his

with his big eyes, “What’s

think you’re awesome. You have

if you can’t focus on one thing, you’ll end up being a player in love, and spend your

but laugh, “Do you even

vigorously. “Like Uncle,

that evening, there was a

for Ike, I was surprised to see Edith

you supposed to be

some time

“May I come in

“Of course.”

voice,

abroad with

“No!”

little guy shook his head, “I

“What important

around, his lips pursed in feigned mystery. “I promised Uncle I

play then.”

towards a spare

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