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.

expression. Having also noticed that Jackson had passed over a dish to him, he frowned with some displeasure. “You know that

be in relatively decent spirits. He was

was odd, considering how it was only

to remain in hospital, but he refused to stay

already nearing a complete recovery. To compensate for this, he employed a personal doctor to see to his needs. Macy was much better now so she insisted on being

to depart for M Country. Please

and I had a plane to catch so we went straight

reached K City. Someone had been assigned to pick us

luggage and me when suddenly, a middle-aged man exited the car. In

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. The man was

slight nod to greet him 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

when Ashton brought

oddly familiar. I was sure that we were already in K City, so what was all

in the J City villa, these items seemed to be newer and more

drowsiness before finally getting up. The layout of the bedroom was the

standing there in a

in his usual all-black, custom designed suit, just like everything else he owned. “Have

him clothing in other colors before, but they were all hanging in

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