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 for

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

about

“He’s leaving soon!”

a sideways glance. “Who told

“So, you’re not leaving?”

“I am.”

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

worry, I’m not

“Oh, and,”

blue, he said, “I still need an answer to the question Edith interrupted last night. I’ll ask again when I come

a kid Ike’s size

it turned out to be surprisingly

noticed Gregory had arranged for cleaners

I unpacked, Ike buzzed around me

my drawing board ready to work, he grabbed

him, he looked up with his big eyes, “What’s

you’re awesome. You

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

help but laugh, “Do you even

He nodded vigorously. “Like Uncle, forever

was a

come for Ike, I was surprised to

confused, “Edith, aren’t you supposed

still some time

curving gently. “May I come in for

“Of course.”

said that, Ike, hearing his mom’s voice,

going abroad with

“No!”

little guy shook his head, “I

“What

around, his lips pursed in feigned mystery. “I

“Alright, go play then.”

him towards a spare room I

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