Initially, Edward had planned to confront Ivy about her intentions toward Xander and Leo after disappearing from their lives for years.
But after speaking with Butler Ben the previous night, he realized something important— Leo genuinely loved her. And somewhere deep down, even Xander trusted her too.
And for Edward, interfering with the happiness of the people he loved was something he never wanted to do.
Sharing a quiet knowing look with Butler Ben, Edward calmly watched Leo chatter happily beside Ivy while Aaron sulked dramatically on the side after being completely ignored by his nephew all morning.
Finally, Edward shifted his attention toward Ivy.
"How are you feeling now?" he asked calmly.
The question immediately caught Ivy's attention.
"I heard you took a bullet for my grandson and had to undergo surgery afterward," Edward continued. "I hope you're being properly taken care of."
His tone wasn't cold.
Nor overly warm.
