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.

had passed over a dish to him, he frowned with some displeasure. “You know that I

once you eat it!” Jackson seemed to be in relatively decent spirits. He was constantly pestering Nick to

was odd, considering how it

remain in hospital, but he refused

doctor to see to his needs. Macy was much better now

at me. “I’m also getting ready to depart for M Country. Please call me any time,

catch so we went straight back to the villa to

by the time we reached K City. Someone had

man exited the car. In a very respectful tone, he gave Ashton

nodded at him and handed our luggage to him before helping me into the car. I was drowsy but still managed to catch the introduction Ashton provided.

but soon dozed off on Ashton’s shoulder. It might have been the long flight, coupled with the running around all day. In no time, I fell into

when Ashton

room seemed oddly familiar. I was

and what we had in the J City villa, these items seemed to

a while longer to get rid of the drowsiness before finally getting up. The layout of the bedroom was the same as that of the villa we lived in. Even the toiletries were brands that I

the bathroom, I saw Ashton standing there in

all-black, custom designed

bought him clothing in other colors

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