Chapter 122

“Okay, I’ll end the call then,” I replied.

Looking at the rockery in the backyard, my heart raced as if someone was gently squeezing it. It hurt a little, but I felt touched.

Ashton was good at taking care of others. I had known that a long time ago. If someone had a place in his heart, he would take care of that person until that person knew not how to do anything.

However, I could not help but wonderHow long will days as heartwarming and perfect as these last

The sun slowly set, and Devon had indeed instructed someone to send the soup to me. What came with the soup were some dishes that were suitable for pregnant women.

I did not eat much. After the men who were remodeling the rooms were gone, I walked around the house.

Many parts of the house had changed. The collections that were originally in the living room were gone. Some I had broken, and the remaining Ashton had kept it at the warehouse.

Warm lights were installed in the dark house, and even the brown couch was changed into a deep blue one. The house now felt somewhat homely.

A carpet had been placed over the grand staircase, and many warm-palette paintings now hung by the corridor. As for the nursery, the men had furnished the room with a sky-blue theme – a perfect choice.

Just by looking at the room, one could not help but brighten up.

However, tears brimmed in my eyesIs he doing this for the baby or me? Itprobably for the baby

I clung to that moment, hoping that it would freeze in time as I remained in the nursery. In my daze, I did not realize the house’s doorbell had been ringing for ages.

noise, I

he had a scornful look on his face. “How big is the house that Ms. Stovall needs to take so

ignored his harsh comment. I then spotted Ashton, who was leaning against the rockery. It seemed like

strong scent of alcohol wasted across my nose. Frowning, I helped

reply, only giving me another look

the same time-he seemed distracted, and he was quiet. All he did the entire time

feel unwell?” I asked as I shook his body

and I could see his eyes were unfocused. “Have you

like he had drunk more than usual, so I stood

he narrowed his

water for you.” Why does he look like a

him, his body refused to cooperate, and he sat back down when he lost

get you some water. Stop making things difficult for yourself.” You‘re already in such a state. Why are

by the side of his body, as if he had

me, he mumbled,

After he took a sip, I reached out, about to take his clothes off when

you should seriously get some sleep now.” A

was already midnight.

announced, “Okay, I’ll be heading home first. It’s not safe for Scarlett to be

 did

I cupped his cheeks and told him, “Ashton,

to be found at that moment. Instead, some tenderness was in his eyes. He reached

like he really

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