I knew Ashton’s stubborn personality like the back of my palm. He wouldn’t take no for an answer. To achieve his goals, it was likely that he’d already started to brainstorm for other ideas to convince me.

Nevertheless, I was happy that he had his attention fixated on something else. It meant that Ashton was finally breaking free from the Hall family.

After waiting in the car for several moments, Ashton finally arrived late on purpose. When he got into the seat next to mine, there was a dark expression that loomed across his face.

Even when the car started, Ashton did not spare me a single glance. Instead, he kept his hands firmly on his knees. It looked like he was drawing an invisible boundary between us.

Although I had only ever seen women sulk in silence, Ashton’s sullen demeanor was no different. In fact, the petulant pout on his face looked extremely out of place.

The sight of Ashton’s clenched jaw caused me to stifle my laughter. In an attempt to catch a better glimpse of his face, I leaned forward. At the same time, the car drove over a sudden bump that sent my flying forward because I’d forgotten to put on my seatbelt.

 

The next thing I knew, a pair of muscled arms had wrapped around my waist and guided me back to my seat with a firm yet gentle grip.

Immediately, I looked up and saw a deep frown across Ashton’s forehead. A look of exasperation and frustration was present in his jet-black eyes.

 

he’s angry at me, his rage wouldn’t stop

to hold back my laughter anymore, I burst into

have never faced such a predicament before. In the past, he was the one who put others on the spot. Now that the roles have been reversed, he must be feeling very

he kept one of his hands stubbornly wrapped around my waist. Ashton spent

his foul

they spent a long time

act alone, I could discern

adoption, Ashton’s subordinates had already done a thorough

introverted and shy. Once you bring him home, I hope you and your husband will be patient with him. Please give him ample time to

face. When she heard my advice, she quickly nodded. “Mrs. Fuller, please relax. We can’t bear any children of our own. Shaun will be in safe hands. We promise to treat him like he’s our own child. Eventually, we believe Shaun will accept our

she spoke, Yuna glanced at her husband as they laced their hands together. I could see a spark of gratitude and

looks like Shaun has found the perfect home. Fate has

loud yells echoed from

Ms. Audrey fell into

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