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.

the noise, I

Joe: As I had taken quite some time before I opened the door, he had a scornful look on his face. “How big is the house that Ms. Stovall needs to take so long

Ashton, who was leaning against the rockery. It seemed

I walked over to him, the strong scent of alcohol wasted across my nose. Frowning, I helped him

only giving me another look before

slowly supported Ashton back to the bedroom. He seemed like he was drunk, but not at the same time-he seemed distracted, and he was quiet. All he did the entire time was to hang

I asked as I shook

me, and I could see his eyes

usual, so I

to his leg, he narrowed his eyes “Where are you

 he look

With that said, he stood up. Unfortunately for him,

sit here. I’ll get you some water. Stop making things difficult for yourself.” You‘re already in such a state.

if he had no bones. I could not help but sigh as I

me,

I reached out, about to take his clothes off

now.” A glance at

was already midnight.

heading home first.

 much did he drink?

back to the bed, I cupped his cheeks and told him, “Ashton, you’re already home. Look

usual coldness in his eyes was nowhere to be found at that moment. Instead, some tenderness was

 he really drank a lot.

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