When There Is Nothing Left But Love (Ashton And Scarlett)

Chapter 28

Chapter 28

From how gently I spoke, I probably sounded like a thoughtful wife.

Ashton’s gaze on me darkened for a moment before he began to introduce the man briefly.

This man so happened to be Henry Lowell, the owner of this courtyard and heir of a prominent family of doctors. He was so passionate about medicinal herbs and ingredients that he decided to cultivate them here.

On

The beautiful woman with him was his wife, and the one-year-old child was his son.

woman

After a brief exchange of greetings, I felt unsettled. I had been trying too hard to keep my pregnancy a secret from Ashton all this while; what if Henry were to reveal it?

Feeling worried, I couldn’t help but glance at Jared, hoping he would think of a way to help me.

At this moment, Mrs. Lowell returned with the freshly cooked cuttlefish stew and beamed at me. “Try some of this, Mrs. Fuller. I loved this when I was pregnant. It may taste a little strange, but my husband added some nourishing herbs into it, so they’re especially good for you. How many weeks old is your child?”

Suddenly feeling panicky, I returned a smile. “It was six weeks old, but Ashton and I hadn’t planned for the child. That’s why we decided to get an abortion.”

at me, looking rather doubtful. “You don’t look

symptoms of false pregnancy, Mrs. Lowell. She’ll be fine as time passes. I can’t help but admire you and your husband, though. You’re

Was

on the other hand, still couldn’t seem to believe I was

meal, Henry whispered something into his wife’s ear, causing her to glance at

some herbs for Mrs. Fuller. If she takes them diligently,

me emotionlessly, I couldn’t tell what he

felt as though he had specifically brought me over to have Henry take a look at me. As for his reasons, I

remained silent the whole

Joe couldn’t stand the sight of

care of, I got down and said I

to

all. I considered approaching Jared, but couldn’t as he was surely with Ashton now. With nowhere else in mind, I headed

had gotten dark and the

shocked to see me. “What are you doing here instead of resting at home?” she demanded, looking like

I spat out before finding

her forehead, seemingly about to explode. “You’ve just had an abortion a few days ago, Ms. Stovall. Can you please take better

me, I turned to her. “Give

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