Chapter 1032 A Waste Of Time

Before I could ask Ashton what pressing affairs he was attending to, he'd already gotten out of the car and shut the door behind him. I reclined in my seat, feeling the warmth of the radiator suffuse the car.

Memories of the baby and what had happened then crowded my mind, and Ashton's business at the police department was set aside. After a while, I picked up my phone and dialed Cameron's number.

She picked up almost immediately. “Scarlett, didn’t you say you were coming back soon? Why aren't you back yet? Where are you? I'll get your Dad to go over and pick you up,” she answered anxiously.

“There's no need! I'm with Ashton. I don't think I'll be heading back tonight,” I replied.

Cameron grunted in acknowledgment, then asked, “Why did he suddenly come back? How are things going in Moranta? Zachary said that Boris was getting news about the Murphys and how difficult they were to handle. Why did Ashton come back at this crucial point in time?"

I sucked in a breath of warm air and felt it settle in my lungs before exhaling gently. I then said uneasily, “Hannah's getting married. Ashton was worried that I wouldn't be comfortable going alone and came along to accompany me. He was needlessly worried."

thinking anyway that if you could come over a little later, I'd whip up a light supper for you. I can't rest easy not knowing if you've been taking good care

was no malice in Cameron's tone, merely an infinite supply of

to conceive?” Cameron was flabbergasted. She hesitated for a long while before saying, “My dear, Summer is doing fine now. She'll recover with enough care.

My hope for a miracle had gradually faded along with each day that passed. The other end of the line was dead silent for a long time. At last, Cameron said kindly, “Don't worry too

In vitro fertilization?

I quickly said into the phone, “Mom, there's something I have to do. I'll be hanging up first!” I ended the call, breathing rapidly. My mind raced feverishly.

my exposed face. Shivering slightly, I kept my arms tucked tightly against my chest as

officers were milling about the main lobby inside. I looked around cautiously but saw no sign of Ashton. I'd approached the front desk and was about to ask for him when I heard a loud

high voice sounded oddly familiar.

from. The guard sitting in front of the door jumped up hastily, barricading

“My husband's in there. He came in without me

my voice from amidst the surrounding ruckus, and opened the door. He looked thunderous. When he caught sight of

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