Chapter 224

“She’s doing great. She’s in postpartum confinement now and is caring wholeheartedly for her child. That’s why she probably didn’t have time to answer your call.” I had a nagging feeling that he sounded weird, but I couldn’t put my finger on what it was.

So I replied, “Then where are you guys now?”

I could vaguely hear the voice of a kid crying over the phone. It brought tears to my eyes, and my heart clenched in pain

“We’re still in the countryside. We’ll come to visit you in K City once Macy is feeling better.”

I quickly nodded and couldn’t stop the feeling of happiness from welling up in me. At least Macy’s child is doing good.

He was probably busy taking care of his child. That was why he hung up hastily after talking for a bit more.

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As autumn approached, the temperature in K City dropped by the day. I already felt cold even though I had only been sitting outside for a while.

After taking a few steps, I stopped walking when I saw the familiar black Jeep with the car plate number JA888C on it. Ashton.What is he doing here?

Instinctively, I turned and walked away.

However, I only managed to take a few steps when he grabbed hold of my arm. “When do you plan to stop hiding from me, Scarlett?”

My body froze, and I started to feel suffocated. “Let’s get divorced, Ashton.”

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I running away from my problems, but I was also hiding from him. I just couldn’t continue living with

also tolerate the complicated relationship he had with Rebecca and the way they flirted with each

to keep going. Even if he

lost our child, and I couldn’t find a reason to stay with him anymore. I didn’t want to lie to

face as he added,

you anymore, Ashton. I married you back then all because of my gratitude toward George for taking care of Grandma and me. I was willing to repay him at all

much, I’ve already done my part. So just let me

lips upon hearing that. “So you married me

said

face turned ugly. “Well, since you married me to repay Grandpa, you should finish what you started by staying with me for the rest of your life. Anyway, I never planned to break

and was close to an emotional breakdown. “Can’t you understand, Ashton?

hiding the pain in them. “Then get used to it slowly. Get your revenge since you hate me. The best way

down and screamed. “You’ll get your karma when

door. He quickly followed suit. “Marcus wouldn’t be able to take care of you forever. Go back with

want him to touch me. I couldn’t care less even if I

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was falling backward, Ashton was afraid that I would be dragged along with him,

watched expressionlessly as he collapsed onto the floor and turned to open the door before stepping into

my emotions. Then, I got into bed and waited for sleep

when I realized that it was Marcus calling,

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