Chapter 122

“Okay, I’ll end the call then,” I replied.

Looking at the rockery in the backyard, my heart raced as if someone was gently squeezing it. It hurt a little, but I felt touched.

Ashton was good at taking care of others. I had known that a long time ago. If someone had a place in his heart, he would take care of that person until that person knew not how to do anything.

However, I could not help but wonderHow long will days as heartwarming and perfect as these last

The sun slowly set, and Devon had indeed instructed someone to send the soup to me. What came with the soup were some dishes that were suitable for pregnant women.

I did not eat much. After the men who were remodeling the rooms were gone, I walked around the house.

Many parts of the house had changed. The collections that were originally in the living room were gone. Some I had broken, and the remaining Ashton had kept it at the warehouse.

Warm lights were installed in the dark house, and even the brown couch was changed into a deep blue one. The house now felt somewhat homely.

A carpet had been placed over the grand staircase, and many warm-palette paintings now hung by the corridor. As for the nursery, the men had furnished the room with a sky-blue theme – a perfect choice.

Just by looking at the room, one could not help but brighten up.

However, tears brimmed in my eyesIs he doing this for the baby or me? Itprobably for the baby

I clung to that moment, hoping that it would freeze in time as I remained in the nursery. In my daze, I did not realize the house’s doorbell had been ringing for ages.

noise, I

a scornful look on his face. “How big is the house that Ms. Stovall needs

Ashton, who was

to him, the strong scent of alcohol wasted across my nose. Frowning, I helped him up before looking at Joe.

reply, only giving me another look

but not at the same time-he seemed distracted, and he was quiet. All he did the entire time was to hang his head in a

unwell?” I asked as I shook

at me, and I could

sighed. It seemed like he had drunk more than usual,

his leg, he narrowed his eyes

 look

“I’ll come with you.” With that said, he stood up. Unfortunately for him, his body refused

Stop making things difficult for yourself.” You‘re already in such a

he had no bones. I could not help

me,

took a sip, I reached out, about to take his clothes off when he stopped me. “Don’t

now.” A glance at

was already midnight.

up, and announced, “Okay, I’ll be heading home first. It’s not safe for Scarlett to be

 did

bed, I cupped his cheeks and told him, “Ashton,

to be found at that moment. Instead, some tenderness was in his eyes. He reached up to

like he really drank

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