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.

taken aback, “Waiting

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scampered over with his little legs and nodded

what about your

“He’s leaving soon!”

gave him a sideways

“So, you’re not leaving?”

“I am.”

got a meeting to attend. He’s your responsibility now. If he starts acting up, feel free to set him

I’m

“Oh, and,”

still need an answer to the question Edith

thought handling a kid Ike’s size

out

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

unpacked, Ike buzzed around

when I got my drawing board ready to work, he grabbed

up with his big eyes, “What’s

awesome. You have

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

help but laugh, “Do you even know what

vigorously. “Like Uncle,

that evening, there was a knock

Ike, I was

“Edith, aren’t

some time

smiled, her lips curving gently. “May I come in for

“Of course.”

his mom’s voice, dashed over and

about going

“No!”

shook his head, “I

“What

pursed in feigned mystery. “I promised Uncle I wouldn’t

“Alright, go play then.”

towards a spare room I hardly

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