Chapter 86: Who Matters Most Is Her

"Mom, you're talking like I'm going far away," I teased her, hugging her tightly. "Of course. I'll take you to fancy restaurants and beautiful places. Remember what I always tell you? We'll do everything we can't do now because we don't have

money."

Because of that.

"Anyway, where is he?" I added to ask, remembering Randall. "Are you sure he's at work, Mom? He might be out womanizing."

Instead of answering, Mom showed me her phone. Dad had updated her, saying he'd be home soon. I just rolled my eyes.

"Get some sleep." She released me from her hug and draped a blanket over me. "Ash said he'd pick you up tomorrow."

She showed me her phone, and my eyes widened when I saw she was chatting with Ash. "I asked for his number so I'd know where to find you."

I just shook my head in disbelief.

THE NEXT DAY, Ash took me to the university.

Ash went out of the car, opening the door for me. "Come on, love. There's more good news waiting for you there."

I smiled. I'm glad I can attend the graduation practice.

The doctor told me my pregnancy was perfectly normal... and that I was already four months pregnant, not two.

Even my pregnancy was normal. Everything was normal.

No wonder the bump in my belly is already showing.

When we arrived at the auditorium, the accountancy department's dean came up to us, smiling. She was holding a folder that I immediately focused on. "What's going on?" I asked Ash.

instead of answering, he left me and started talking to Mason, who

received the kindest student award of the year," she handed me a folder. "That's two big awards! We're so proud

our course this year. But... the kindest student award? An award given only to

Evangeline whispered to me.

eyes, glaring

award was also given to just one student in the whole university. Those who get it are usually the beauty-and-brains types who are also active in extracurricular activities, like Evangeline. It wasn't surprising

I know I'm not that kind... though I badly want to start a

hope to be able to tell Ash

proud of you, baby," Ash said,

even know why I did it. It's like I was craving those

to die

you free later?" I

gaze on me

always have time when it comes to you," he said, smiling.

us for the complete experience all for

"Yes." I nodded. "Dinner."

be just dinner. Tonight, I would tell Ash everything. I wouldn't hide a single secret

me his phone. "My dad wants me to go to the company today. I won't be able

nodded as practice was about

a little later, saying she had an emergency. I was left alone until practice ended. There weren't many people left in the auditorium, and I was

to do it when someone called me after our

the other end. "It's

*****

ASH

that fool is head over

looking at my phone-Specifically Sapphire and

him

just taking a look, wasn't I, Evangeline?" he added, addressing Evangeline, who was busy

other times, I catch her staring at me. In those moments, I can see the pain in

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