She needed nothing fron him.
(ARIELLE'S POV)
After having lunch, Ashley and I engaged in a conversation. While at it, a knock sounded on the door.
"Who's it?" I asked, looking in its direction.
"Receptionist," a voice replied.
Ashley and I exchanged glances before I responded, "come in."
The receptionist walked in, holding two bags. I raised an eyebrow, wondering what her mission in the room was.
But before I could ask, she said, "These are for you, ma'am."
Confusion formed a cloud on my face. "For me? I think you might be mistaken because I don't remember ordering for something." And then I turned to Ashley, "Did you make an order?"
"Of course not."
for you, Ma," the
the bag, to Ashley. Noticing my reluctance, Ashley beckoned to the lady to bring the bags over. As she handed them
card. On perusing, I realized it was from Jared. Swiftly, I put the card away, and I turned to the receptionist, my voice firm. "Didn't I say I didn't want to see him? How come I have a package from him?" The receptionist shifted uncomfortably on one foot. "I denied him access,
anything from Jared, especially not now. "Do you need the
looked taken aback. "No,
can have them if you'd like. Otherwise, they're
lady looked surprised, and then conflicted. But she
the bags back to her without bothering to look inside. She accepted and hurried out, leaving Ashley and me
while, I
to send me gifts. Would his gifts bring back my child or heal my waist?" I said, seething with anger. "I don't blame him. He's always been that way; always getting gifts to make up for his shortcomings instead
was to rant without interruption. Minutes later, when I could feel my anger
"The divorce process."
bit too early? I mean, I'm not against you divorcing him, I'm just saying you should focus on your recovery
early," I said, with a vehement shake of my head. "I want to start the process from the
"Alright. You can speak to your lawyer after I fix your
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