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.

“Waiting for me?”

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

about

“He’s leaving soon!”

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

you’re not leaving?”

“I am.”

gave me a look, “I’ve got a meeting to attend. He’s your responsibility now. If

I’m not

“Oh, and,”

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

Ike’s size

it turned out to be surprisingly peaceful.

inside, I noticed Gregory had arranged for cleaners to come regularly, so the place

buzzed around

board ready to work, he grabbed his puzzle and started working on it

he looked up with his big eyes, “What’s

You have

thing, you’ll end up being a player in love, and spend your life

“Do you even know what forever alone

“Like Uncle,

there was a knock

Ike, I was surprised to see Edith instead.

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

still some time left.”

her lips curving gently. “May I come in for

“Of course.”

mom’s voice, dashed over and hugged her. “Mommy! Ike missed you!”

abroad with

“No!”

little guy shook his head, “I have important things to do!”

chuckled, “What important things?”

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

go play

him towards a spare room I hardly

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