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 me?”

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

about your

“He’s leaving soon!”

glance. “Who

you’re not leaving?”

“I am.”

saying that 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 he starts acting up, feel free to set

I’m not violent.”

“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 ask again when I come to pick up

handling a kid Ike’s size

out to be surprisingly peaceful.

cleaners to come regularly, so the place

unpacked, Ike buzzed around me

he grabbed

looked up with his big eyes,

you’re awesome. You have great

can’t focus on one thing, you’ll end up being a player in love, and spend your life forever alone!”

but laugh, “Do you

“Like Uncle, forever alone!”

there was a knock

to come for Ike, I was

“Edith, aren’t you supposed

still some

“May I come in for a bit?”

“Of course.”

soon as I said that, Ike, hearing his mom’s voice,

going abroad with me?”

“No!”

guy shook his head, “I have important

chuckled, “What important things?”

feigned mystery. “I promised Uncle I

go play

a

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