When There Is Nothing Left But Love (Ashton And Scarlett)

Chapter 28

Chapter 28

From how gently I spoke, I probably sounded like a thoughtful wife.

Ashton’s gaze on me darkened for a moment before he began to introduce the man briefly.

This man so happened to be Henry Lowell, the owner of this courtyard and heir of a prominent family of doctors. He was so passionate about medicinal herbs and ingredients that he decided to cultivate them here.

On

The beautiful woman with him was his wife, and the one-year-old child was his son.

woman

After a brief exchange of greetings, I felt unsettled. I had been trying too hard to keep my pregnancy a secret from Ashton all this while; what if Henry were to reveal it?

Feeling worried, I couldn’t help but glance at Jared, hoping he would think of a way to help me.

At this moment, Mrs. Lowell returned with the freshly cooked cuttlefish stew and beamed at me. “Try some of this, Mrs. Fuller. I loved this when I was pregnant. It may taste a little strange, but my husband added some nourishing herbs into it, so they’re especially good for you. How many weeks old is your child?”

Suddenly feeling panicky, I returned a smile. “It was six weeks old, but Ashton and I hadn’t planned for the child. That’s why we decided to get an abortion.”

stared at me, looking rather doubtful.

She’ll be fine as time passes. I can’t help but admire you and your husband, though. You’re both so experienced that you could tell she was pregnant just by observing her.” Jared, who

Was

saying nothing more. Mrs. Lowell, on the other hand, still couldn’t seem to believe I

causing her to glance at me in

some herbs for Mrs. Fuller. If she takes them diligently, it won’t be difficult for you both to have another

I couldn’t tell what

me over to have Henry take a look

remained silent the whole time until we

already evening by the time we got into the car. Joe couldn’t stand the sight of

other matters to take care of, I got down and said I

merely told me to be careful

sleep at all. I considered approaching Jared, but couldn’t as he was surely with Ashton now. With nowhere else in mind, I headed

sky had gotten dark and the bar was fairly

“What are you doing here instead of resting at home?” she demanded, looking like she wanted to beat me

my boredom,” I spat out before finding myself a

about to explode. “You’ve just had an abortion a few days

me, I turned to her. “Give me a glass of orange juice. Let’s have a

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