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

what about your

“He’s leaving soon!”

a sideways glance. “Who

“So, you’re not leaving?”

“I am.”

pinched Ike’s cheek and gave me a look, “I’ve got a meeting to attend. He’s your responsibility now. If he starts

worry, I’m not

“Oh, and,”

answer to the question

Ike’s

out

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

I unpacked, Ike

drawing board ready to work, he grabbed

him, he looked up with his big eyes,

you’re awesome.

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

but laugh, “Do you even know what

He nodded vigorously. “Like Uncle, forever

there was

for Ike, I was

“Edith, aren’t you supposed to

some

lips curving gently. “May I come in for

“Of course.”

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

going abroad

“No!”

his head, “I have important things to

“What

around, his lips pursed in

“Alright, go play then.”

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