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 sitting.

aback, “Waiting for

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

about your uncle?”

“He’s leaving soon!”

a sideways glance. “Who

not

“I am.”

got a meeting to attend. He’s your responsibility now.

I’m

“Oh, and,”

at me intently, out of the blue, he said, “I still need an answer to the question Edith interrupted last night. I’ll

kid Ike’s size would be a hassle.

out to be surprisingly peaceful.

cleaners to come regularly, so the place was spotless.

Ike buzzed around me non–stop.

grabbed his

up with his big eyes, “What’s up, pretty lady?”

awesome. You have great

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

couldn’t help but laugh, “Do you

nodded vigorously. “Like Uncle, forever alone!”

there was a knock on the

I was surprised to see Edith instead.

was slightly confused, “Edith, aren’t you

still some

gently. “May I come

“Of course.”

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

about going abroad with

“No!”

his head, “I have

“What

in feigned mystery. “I promised

go play

towards a spare

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