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 accusationsAd homineindeed!” 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.

also noticed that Jackson had passed over a dish to him, he frowned with some

relatively decent spirits. He was

considering how it

hospital, but he refused to stay there

complete recovery. To compensate for this, he employed a personal doctor to see to his needs. Macy

keys at me. “I’m also getting ready to depart for

so we

City. Someone

juggling with the luggage and me when suddenly, a middle-aged man exited the car. In a very respectful tone,

into the car. I was drowsy

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

didn’t even wake up when Ashton

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

the similarities between the furnishings in the bedroom and what we had in the J City villa, these items seemed to be newer and more up-to-date. It was likely that the designs were a bit less popular due

layout of the bedroom was the same as that of

the bathroom, I saw Ashton standing there in a full suit. He smiled and asked, “Did

his usual all-black, custom designed suit, just like

colors

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