A marriage deal with billionaire stone (Ivy and Silas) novel Chapter 161

Chapter 161

“Welcome back to life, my friend”

Cole shifted, his eyes opening slowly. Pain moved through every part of his body, and when he tried to sit up, a sharp stab near his stomach made him gasp and fall back

“Easy now,” Green said, standing up swiftly and rushing to his side. “Take it easy”

Cole gritted his teeth, waiting for the pain to fade away. But it didn’t go away immediately. It blinded him for a moment, and he held his stomach as he shut his eyes tight.

“Sorry,” Green’s voice was soft as he placed a hand on Cole’s shoulder.

It was when he felt the bandage around his waist that it triggered some memories. He remembered Kim, Gen

He remembered Ivy, Rosie, and then the knife.

He opened his eyes and took in his environment. He was in the hospital, on the bed, surrounded by bouquets and get well soon cards.

He turned to his friend. Green rarely came out for anything, and the fact that he was here meant a lot.

“Green…” Cole murmured, his voice cracking.

Green squeezed his shoulder gently, a smile spread across his face. “I’m right here.”

“Thank you.” Cole winced as he tried to sit up again, this time more slowly. He exhaled in relief when he found a stable position.

“Your cousin and aunt came by. They left not too long ago with your dad,” Green said, settling back in the visitor’s chair.

“Oh, cool. And Ivy?”

“I haven’t seen her since I came,” Green said.

“Okay,” Cole said, trying to hide his disappointment.

Ivy was still pissed at him after everything and it made him a little sad. Still, he didn’t regret jumping in front of her and taking the knife. He just wished that was enough to mend their broken bond.

“I don’t know if to call you a fool or a hero,” Green said, crossing his legs.

The comment caught Cole off guard. He chuckled but immediately winced from the pain.

“I can’t believe you went to confront the culprit and almost got yourself killed.”

“It just happened,” he said with a lopsided smile. “Besides, it was either me or Ivy, and I couldn’t let that happen.”

“Big brother duties, huh?” Green teased.

He chuckled. “You know.”

They both went silent for a while before Green spoke again. “How are you feeling though? With everything?”

“I just woke up, can’t really tell.”

Green laughed, uncrossing his legs. “Clown.”

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Cole smiled faintly, but he couldn’t seem to shake off the fact rivat toy wasn’t here. He reached for his phone on the table cluttered with nylon bags and gifts. He unlocked it and his heart fintrered when he save a miei call from Ivy

Relief flooded his chest before settling in his stomach. His sister cared about him, and made him almost better already

He saw other missed calls and discovered that his phone had been on silent. Just as he was about to dial Ivy’s number, the door opened.

“The hell,” he gasped when Kim walked in.

“Oh oh.” Green said, rising to his feet. “I’ll come back later.” He tapped Cole’s shoulder, nodded to Kim and left the room.

When they were alone, Kim moved closer, her expression soft. “Hi”

“What do you want? Ain’t you supposed to be in jail or something?” he said, his voice tingled with annoyance. Despite that. he looked at her.

She was dressed decently, yet he could see all of her curves. She seemed calm and her eyes shone with something between sorrow and guilt.

“I came to see you,” she said softly.

He shook his head. “I don’t want to see you.”

Memories of their intimate encounters flooded in his mind. His body suddenly surged with needs and he cursed himself for

1. it.

What was wrong with him? She had almost ruined his family, yet some part of him still responded to her presence.

“Cole,” she said softly, her hand resting on his chest.

The instant those fingers hit his chest, an electric shiver ran through him. Kim sensed it and moved closer.

“I was so stupid,” she said, her mouth just inches away from his. “I allowed myself to be used by Rosie.”

Her statement sent a spark of sense into him, and he cocked his head, moving slightly away.

“Then you used me.”

“It wasn’t intentional,” she admitted, biting her lip. “I was… broke, running from home. I thought having Silas would fix everything, so I accepted Rosie’s stupid idea to taunt Ivy.”

Even though his jaw clenched at the mention of Ivy, he appreciated her honesty.

Kim straightened up and sat on the chair Green had left. “I am sorry for taking advantage of you.” Her voice cracked. When she took his hand in hers, a chill ran down his spine.

“Kim…”

“Shh.” She placed a finger on his lips and it took everything in him not to put it in his mouth. “I need to say this.”

He nodded.

She removed her hand, and he saw the fear in her eyes as she swallowed. “I invited Rosie to Rowway Hotel b she was coming as a friend, but… she wanted us to run away.

“I found it weird but I still believe she had a good reason for that. heart broke…” she trailed off as she broke down in tears.

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hen… she told me she stabbed you… I couldn’t… I… my

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Cole’s chest tightened, but he didn’t reach for her. He knew she wanted to finish and he didn’t want to interrupt.

She sniffled and wiped her tears with the back of her hand. “I like you a lot Cole, more than I have liked anyone else. I thought Rosie killed you, so I called the police on her. I couldn’t let her get away with it.”

Cole’s eyes widened slightly. He hadn’t known that,

“I couldn’t…”

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“Come here,” he whispered and she collapsed on his chest. “It’s okay. You did well.” He stroked her back as she trembled in his arms.

“I’m sorry.”

When she lifted her head, their eyes met. Slowly, he leaned in and kissed her.

Their tongues merged, moving together like good friends who had missed each other. But when her elbow accidentally brushed his stomach, he cried out in pain.

“I’m sorry,” she gasped, pulling back.

“It’s okay,” he winced, trying to downplay the pain.

She batted her eyelashes. “Can I see?”

He nodded, and she slowly removed the duvet. Her eyes widened when she saw the bandage.