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,

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didn’t say anything, but Ike scampered over with his little legs and

what about your

“He’s leaving soon!”

a sideways glance. “Who told you

“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

worry, I’m not

“Oh, and,”

blue, he said, “I still need an answer to the question Edith interrupted

handling a kid Ike’s size would be a

out

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

I unpacked, Ike buzzed

work, he grabbed his puzzle and

he looked up with

awesome.

one thing, you’ll end up being a player in love,

but laugh, “Do you even know what

vigorously. “Like Uncle, forever

evening, there was a knock on

I was surprised to

aren’t you supposed to

still some time

“May I come in for a

“Of course.”

mom’s voice, dashed

going abroad

“No!”

little guy shook his head, “I have important

chuckled, “What important

pursed in feigned mystery. “I

“Alright, go play then.”

gently nudged him towards a

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