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 standing, one sitting.

aback, “Waiting

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little legs and

about

“He’s leaving soon!”

sideways glance.

“So, you’re not leaving?”

“I am.”

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

I’m

“Oh, and,”

to the question Edith

handling a kid Ike’s

turned out to be surprisingly

had arranged for cleaners to come regularly, so the place was

unpacked, Ike buzzed

got my drawing board ready to work, he grabbed his

him, he looked up with his big eyes,

think you’re awesome. You have great

end up being a player in love,

help but laugh, “Do you even know

He nodded vigorously.

there was a

to come for Ike, I was

confused, “Edith, aren’t you supposed

some time

lips curving gently. “May

“Of course.”

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

about going abroad

“No!”

guy shook his head, “I have

chuckled, “What important

around, his lips pursed in feigned

“Alright, go play then.”

gently nudged him towards a spare room

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