Chapter 48 : 90 Ivy's heart broke as she watched Rosie collapse in Silas's arms . She wanted to reach out , but she figured Silas's consolation was good for now . So she waited and watched , her heart pounding . When Rosie finally pulled away , her cheeks were swollen , and Ivy's heart ached further . " Hey , Ivy , " Rosie said sadly , wiping tears from her eyes . " Hey . " Ivy waved at her , adding a small smile . " Where's Thomas ?

" Silas asked as he moved closer to Rosie , helping her settle into a seat . " He's not home yet , " Rosie sniffed . " Oh , Rosie . I'm so sorry , " Silas murmured , and Ivy could detect the sadness in his voice . Ivy didn't know what was going on , so she waited quietly . Rosie picked a tissue from the cute center table and blew her nose . Silas sat beside her , his hand over her shoulders . Have your seat , please , " Rosie offered , smiling despite her puffy cheeks .

Ivy nodded and gingerly sat down , feeling like an intruder in their moment of grief . The front door opened , and Thomas entered . " Hey , baby ! " He exclaimed . His excitement died when he saw Rosie in Silas's hands . He ran over to them , his eyes widened with shock . " What happened ? " Rosie left Silas and went to her husband . For a moment , they hugged in silence with Thomas running his fingers through her hair and down her back .

Ivy looked away , feeling the emotions between them both , their sadness made her stomach churn . " I lost the baby , " Rosie choked out and started crying again . Thomas didn't say a word , his hand only tightened around Rosie's waist . Ivy gasped softly , sadness storming her heart . She couldn't even begin to imagine the pain they both were in . She cast Silas a look , who stood up . " Uhmm … we'll leave you guys to it , " Silas said softly , holding out a hand to Ivy .

Ivy took his hand and stood . " Sorry for your loss ," she muttered . Thomas and Rosie didn't respond . They stood there , locked in each other's embrace . As Silas and Ivy walked out , Ivy stole a quick glance at the couple and realized they still hadn't moved a bit . " Take us home , Victor , " Silas said when they reached the car . He opened the door for Ivy . Ivy entered quietly with Silas sliding in . As Victor began the ride , she turned her gaze towards the window .

She sympathized with Thomas and Rosie , wishing there was something she could do about their pain . " Sorry for your loss , " she told Silas , and watched him shift in his chair . " Yes ," he replied , his voice tinged with sorrow . " Thanks ." Ivy observed him , before looking away again . " I was going to be an uncle , " Silas said , his pain evident . " I didn't even know they were trying ." She reached for his hand and gave him a small squeeze .

He looked down at their joined hands and nodded gratefully at her . " The wedding isn't happening tomorrow ," he suddenly blurted out . 1/3 11:54 е Chapter 48 Ivy blinked , caught by surprise . " Okay … " " I mean , it's only sensible to postpone it , right ? " Was he asking her ? She had no idea . Matter of fact , she hadn't even processed the fact that she was supposed to get married tomorrow . The thought filled her with dread . " Hey , hey , " Silas said .

He must have sensed her anxiety . He lifted their joined hands to his mouth and kissed her fingers lightly . " It's okay . We'll get through this . " A shiver ran down her spine , and she nodded . " Yes , " she muttered . " Sorry to dump that on you like that , " Silas said , attempting a smile . " It's okay , " she smiled . Silas fell silent after that , releasing her hand . He looked at the window , obviously lost in thoughts .

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Ivy allowed her thoughts drift as well , as the journey continued in silence . She remembered Rita's unrevised questions , and couldn't believe how well she'd managed to handle it . Better than expected , at least . " We're here ," Silas announced , breaking her thoughts . He helped her out of the car . " Should we have dinner inside , together ? " he asked , his eyes lingering on her chest just a little too long . Ivy felt the heat creep up her cheeks as she shook her head . " No , it's fine .

I'll have dinner alone . " She didn't mean to sound so pathetic , so defeated . But if Silas noticed , he didn't budge . " Alright then . I'll see you tomorrow , " he replied , already walking towards his room . " Bye , " he glanced back and waved . " Bye , " she murmured , watching as he disappeared down the hall . Her chest tightened as she watched him go . He was grieving , and he wanted to do it alone . She trudged upstairs to her room and gently locked the door behind her .

She was exhausted and hungry , but was feeling too sad to eat . She dropped her bag on the table , took off her shoes and retrieved her phone . She was about to lose herself on the internet when she noticed several missed calls . It was then she realized her phone had been on silent because of the interview . Thinking about the interview again made her stomach churn with fresh exhaustion . She unlocked her phone and checked the call log .

There were missed calls from Mason , followed by a single text : " Why ? " She noticed another message from Aunt May , asking about the wedding venue . Ivy's heart sank . What was she supposed to tell her aunt ? That the marriage was already postponed ? She sighed , lowering her phone , when a call from an unknown number came through . She hesitated , placing the phone cautiously on her ear . " Hello ? " " Miss Scott . Or shall I say , Mrs Stone ? " The voice was masculine and authoritative .

Ivy's chest constricted with fear . " Yes ? " "This is Joe Spence . " - Her fear dissolved as it was replaced with confusion . Why was Mason's lawyer calling her ? " Joe . How are you ? " she asked , concealing her confusion . " Very well , thank you . And you ? " Joe asked in his usual apathetic tone . " I'm great . Why are you calling me ? " She asked , going straight for it . " I'm calling on behalf of my client , Mason Hunter . He's suing you for defamation of character , " Joe said .

2/3 0 Chapter 48 She sprang to her feet . " Defamation ? " " Yes . This is in regards to the awful things you said about him in your interview earlier today ," Joe clarified . " He- " " It's only defamation if it's not true ! " she fired up , suddenly pissed . " Everything I said about Mason is true . " " On what claim , ma'am ? " She huffed . " What claim ? Cheryl is pregnant ! What stupid claim do you want ? Your lawsuit is invalid !

" " That's not all , " Joe said in a tone that made Ivy's blood curl . " He's also suing you for invasion of his privacy , emotional stress , public- " " I don't care ! " Ivy snapped , interrupting him . " Tell your client to find something better to do . Leave me alone ! " Before Joe could say another word , she ended the call and threw the phone on the bed . She was still furious at Mason's guts when the knock on her door startled her . She adjusted herself before reaching it . " Yes ?

" " It's me . " Ivy opened the door to find Silas standing there . She assessed him , trying to tell the mood he was in . " Is everything okay ? " " Yes ," he replied , nodding . " I just got off the phone with Thomas . He wants us to carry on with the wedding tomorrow . " " Okay , " she replied softly . " He feels if we postpone it , the media might find out why . And he's not making any announcements about the … the …. " He trailed off awkwardly .

" I understand ," she interjected quickly . Silas nodded . " Alright then , I'll see you tomorrow . " " Good night , " Ivy murmured , closing the door behind him . Once alone , her chest tightening with anxiety - Mason was suing her again , and she was finally getting married to Silas tomorrow . 3/3