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.

taken aback, “Waiting

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but Ike scampered over with his little legs and nodded

what about your uncle?”

“He’s leaving soon!”

gave him a sideways glance. “Who told

you’re not leaving?”

“I am.”

a look, “I’ve got a

I’m not violent.”

“Oh, and,”

“I still need an answer to

Ike’s size would be

to be surprisingly

had arranged for cleaners

unpacked, Ike buzzed around me non–stop.

to work, he grabbed his puzzle

he looked up with his

awesome. You have

up being a player in

help but laugh, “Do you even know what forever alone

“Like Uncle,

was a knock on the

Gregory to come for Ike, I

“Edith, aren’t you

some time

her lips curving gently. “May I come

“Of course.”

his mom’s voice, dashed over and hugged her.

going abroad with me?”

“No!”

little guy shook his head, “I

chuckled, “What important

pursed in feigned

go play

nudged him towards a spare room I

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