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

Chapter 178

Chapter 178

Given the size of the table, he had to raise his voice so everyone could hear.

All eyes were on Rebecca for a while. It was awkward, and nobody spoke, but she took it all in stride. Her face was frozen in an elegant smile, yet she did not seem angered

“You’re surrounded by such upstanding and cultured people, Ms. Stovall,” said Joe. “I’ve barely said a few words, and they’re already engaging with me ad hominem.

“Oh, spare us the fancy accusations! Ad hominem indeed!” sneered Jackson. “You’re Joe Quinn, I assume. Look, if you want to protect her so badly, then just marry her! Stop her from moping around and pining for someone else’s husband like a lovesick puppy.”

“Ah, that’s human nature, isn’t it?” responded Macy. “The grass is always greener on the other side. Forbidden fruit will always taste sweeter if you can’t have it for yourself.”

I was taken aback by the resentment in her eyes when she looked at Jared. Whatever their history was, it seemed to run quite deep.

Ashton’s face sank. “Well, I think pregnant women shouldn’t tarry in such hectic places,” he said mildly. “Let’s all just resume eating.”

Rebecca looked aggrievedly at me, but said nothing.

I massaged my temples. That remark was obviously directed at me. Few knew about Macy’s pregnancy, but my belly was bulging.

“What a bold display of favoritism!” retorted Jackson smugly.

passed over a dish to him,

it!” Jackson seemed to be in relatively decent spirits. He

odd, considering how it was only a

remain in hospital, but

this, he employed a personal doctor to see to his needs. Macy was much better

ready to depart for M Country. Please call me any time, should

and I had a plane to catch so

Someone had been assigned to pick us up from

middle-aged man exited the

the car. I was drowsy but still managed to catch the introduction

nod to greet him but soon dozed off on Ashton’s shoulder. It might have been the long flight, coupled with the

when Ashton brought

The furnishings in the room seemed oddly familiar. I was sure that we were already in K City, so

J City villa, these items seemed to be

get rid of the drowsiness before finally getting up. The layout of the bedroom was the same as

I stepped out of the bathroom, I saw Ashton standing there in a full suit. He smiled and asked,

all-black, custom designed

other colors before, but they were all hanging

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