Chapter 25

Things would only get more complicated if he were to find out the truth. The situation between the three of us would worsen with the addition of this child.

Hence, I figured that leaving was the best option-a win-win situation for everyone.

I grew frantic upon parking outside the villa. Taking Ashton upstairs was not going to be an easy task.

After contemplating for a moment, I alighted the vehicle, walked toward the passenger seat and opened the car door. “Ashton,” I called out while tugging at his sleeve.

Ashton instantly woke up upon hearing his name. His stomach was probably giving him a hard time from all the whiskey he had drunk.

The man slowly opened his eyes and glanced at me before scanning his surroundings. “You brought me here?”

I nodded, unsure if he was already sober or still drunk. “Come on down. It’s late.”

It was already almost dawn by now. Being pregnant, I simply didn’t have the energy to stay up with him.

Ashton sat up straight, showing no intention of getting down the car. His dark eyes appeared harmless, but I knew he was in a volatile mood.

After giving it some thought, I eventually spoke up. “Do you want me to help you get down?”

“I’m going to bask in the sun for a while,” he answered and sat there motionlessly.

was completely taken aback. Bask in the

How drunk is he?

too awful to stay with him

bedroom and lay in bed. Then, the silence coming from the living room began to fill me with concern. What if he decided to head outside and

thoughts, I got up and headed downstairs. To

could finally

into a deep

appointment with Caleb in mind, I hurriedly washed up and headed out the door.

smiled apologetically upon seeing me. “Sorry to bother

calmed my breathing and had Stacey pour Caleb a glass of water. Then, we signed both the

Caleb offered, “It’s already noon. I suppose you haven’t had lunch,

How about a meal together? My wife’s been wanting to

tell me. Hence, I smiled and turned the man down. “You’re too kind, Dr. Ludwick. I

Caleb left after

Stacey. “Mr. Fuller wants you to see him at his

See him?

done anything wrong recently?” Ashton normally wouldn’t summon

the issue was

has approached Mr. Fuller regarding the issue with Dr. Ludwick. Mr. Fuller seems rather unhappy about it and wants you to drop by

I answered and headed to

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