Chapter 1995

Joshua quickly argued, "She's always beautiful! She looks beautiful now too!"

"I mean, a happy Ivy looks even better!"

Ivy patted Nicole's head. "I understand what you mean, Nicole. Thank you both for coming to see me."

"Good thing we came, or we wouldn't have known you were sick. You looked even prettier last time when you smiled," Nicole said.

A person's mental wellbeing is reflected directly on their face. Even the kids noticed Ivy's weariness and exhaustion, and Gale understood too. However, she did not get it. Ivy had Aurum now. Her career was smooth sailing, her love life was thriving, so what could be troubling her? Was it still about what happened that night with Paul? Gale only dared to think about it, not to ask.

So she looked at Aurum. "You're not doing a great job as a boyfriend. Since Ivy has been with you, she hasn't become happier. You have a lot of responsibility."

"Exactly!" Joshua chimed in. "Uncle Aurum, how are you taking care of Ivy? If you can't, let me do i