John wasted no time in pulling out his phone and placing it next to his ear. He listened intently, his expression slowly growing solemn.

“What is it?” I hurriedly asked.

He gave me a sidelong glance, nodding. “The mission was a success.”

I felt myself let go of a breath that I hadn’t realized I’d been holding, and Ashton’s eyebrows finally stopped furrowing together.

Ashton himself was very aware of how selfish his methods had been, and had been working on improving himself to become a better person.

Last night had been a test. If he failed, he might have lost the courage to continue staying by my side. Only succeeding would be enough to prove to himself that he’d changed into a true man that would do anything to protect me and my family.

 

Ashton sighed deeply, as did I. Our eyes met and we exchanged relieved, wry smiles.

recovered from being sick and stayed up through the whole night; hurry

 

his arm. “Joseph will take care of it. Emma

John blinked owlishly at him. “What are

towards me. “I arranged a private flight to M Country for them two days ago,” he told him over his

I wore mirrored expressions of surprise. “You’d made preparations

Besides, my dear brother-in-law seemed extremely temperamental as

him, raising an eyebrow. “That sounds very

I wrong, Honey?” Ashton shrugged and turned the focus of the conversation towards

 How am I supposed to respond? John was glaring at me icily from the other side of the room, while Ashton,

I waved them off, yawning as I dragged my feet upstairs. “I’m leaving the three kids to you guys. I want a good sleep, and I won’t

Letty said that she’s leaving the kids to you, so

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