111-Leigh (Part II)

Third person pov:

It was raining like cats and dogs. Steward Garner came out when he heard the knock at the wooden door and found a beautiful young woman outside his house. Her clothes were drenched, and her teeth were chattering in cold.

"Ash... Ashton. I am looking for Ashton... s... sir.” Several creases appeared on his forehead.

"Are you looking for Ashton Garner?" he asked her kindly.

She raised her index finger and asked him to wait. Fishing in her bag, she took out the photo that looked more crumbled by now with water traces on it.

'Th...this man!" she gave it to him. He took it near his eyes and gave her a sheepish smile.

"My eyesight won't allow me to have a good look at it. Why don't you come inside? My son is outside and might reach here any minute. You can meet him once he is here." She was about to set her foot inside when he said," he is out with his family. His wife is expecting, and she wanted to spend some time outside the home."

That made her go still in her tracks.

'Then ... I guess I am at the wrong place, s...sir." She stepped back.

"Kid! Even if it's the wrong place you can stay here. At least spend the night. I can give you my late wife's clothes and tomorrow, I will ask my driver to take you wherever you want to go."

At this point, Leigh wanted to take the offer, but she shook her head and turned away. This was the wrong place, and this Ashton was not her

Ashton. That garage man lied to her.

It was raining heavily so she didn't cross the main gates and stayed inside the boundary, under a small umbrella on a bench. The guards were kind enough to let her in.

Half an hour must have passed when the same old man came out carrying a tray covered with a lid.

She gulped down and looked at it hungrily when he removed the lid. It had two hard-boiled eggs, with a honey-oat bread piece. There was also a steaming cup of hot chocolate.

She raised her tear-filled eyes at him and nodded her head, thanking him silently.

"As you are not interested in coming inside so I brought it here. The offer is still open though. Warm bed with warm clothes." He said with a kind smile and went back inside.

She attacked the food like a hungry beast slurping the chocolate drink with every bite.

"God! You must be hungry!" she asked her baby and laughed loudly when it kicked inside, "Ouch! Brat!" She really liked the bread. It seemed home- baked.

She finished everything on the tray in no time. Opening the address paper, she ran her gaze and started thinking about what to do next.

Maybe go back and wait for Ashton there? But right now, she couldn't go back like this. The first bus would be available early morning around six a.m.

Should she take the old man’s offer? He seemed to be a nice man.

However, Sandy had instructed her quite strictly, not to trust anyone.

Rubbing her belly, at last, she thought to stand up to scurry to the door again and return the tray. She won't ask the nice old man to take her in. But if he would offer her again, she would accept it this time.

She was about to stand up when she heard the car horn, and the gates were opened by a guard. The car sped inside and halted. The car doors started opening and she heard the giggling sounds of the kids and a woman.

Seemed like a picture-perfect family. With a smile, she lifted her feet to walk, and then her feet froze. There ... getting down from the driving seat was Ashton.

Her Ashton. He hadn't seen her yet.

trip? Are you happy now?” he asked the woman with a little bulging

opening her eyes in disbelief watching the couple kissing each other and their kids clapping and hooting. Both kids seemed to be four or five years

woman saw her and pulled away

asked

That’s what she saw in Ashton's eyes. When all this time she was struggling all alone with her

told his family without turning

family was glued to the spot instead of obeying his command while he

not expecting her to find him like this. He again turned to his family and shouted, "Didn't you listen to me the

but his

her huge baby

looked at the man with her

he asked her, but

the right question to ask, Ashton?"

and covered his face

own." "Didn't leave me on my own? Ashton? All this time when I was crying and begging you to take

child? What responsibility are you talking about? Is this the only responsibility of a father? If that's the

woman who would force a man to leave his family for her. But right

turned back to check if his family member was still there. He took a

I am..." "Family man? Family? Ha-ha." She laughed and then started crying, "Why?" she asked him brokenly, "Why Ashton?" "B...Because I loved you, Leigh! I truly did. B... But I am scared

wife. She is dominant as hell. I am not happy

said it, the picture of the perfect family revolved before her eyes getting down

She laughed

was watching them and held Leigh's shoulders, "Go home. I will come to you and give you more money, Leigh.” Leigh looked at the man who she thought was in

a mean,

house opened, and the older man came out who seemed kinder as compared to

Can you help her?” he asked but stopped dead in his tracks. His gaze ran between Leigh and Ashton and

I think you should go inside."

is alive?" "Yes, kid." Steward chuckled, ”l am standing right here." He outstretched his hands sideways to

said with a humorless

from his face, "So, he IS

said... go inside!" he spat and turned to her, "Listen, bitch. I gave you money. When I started using you, I never signed up for this mess. Ok? Leave right now." "Money? What money are you talking about?” she was

closed his eyes to control his fury. This girl was testing his

you leaving, Leigh? Or should I ask my guards to throw you

cracked up, 'Throw

asked for it!" he warned

asked you was your honesty and your presence in my life." "Guards!" Ashton's voice boomed in the night and Steward who was standing there witnessing the exchange

her." Steward Garner stood before Leigh trying to

lying, dad. I don't know whose baby she is throwing in my way." What?

this point she wanted nothing. She didn't need anything from this

stay. We can sort this out in the morning." "Are you out

to Mrs. Garner. She is holding her tummy and seems to be in pain." "Help her out!" Ashton shouted and went to his car, "Make it quick. We need to make it to the doctor!" He was shouting orders for his four

the man getting worried for his wife and his unborn child. A strange kind of

considerate towards his wife. The car had left with Ashton and his wife. Steward Garner kept insisting her to

Ashton's son looking at her through the window. With tear-filled eyes, she smiled and nodded at him. With a crooked smile, he gestured

appeared before her and gave

You might need this." He handed over his

know that people need an umbrella, not a woolen

to

will keep you safe from cold ma'am." He said innocently and she chuckled.

is your sister... Ashley."

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