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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my problems, but I was also hiding from

also tolerate the complicated relationship he had with Rebecca and

keep going. Even if he didn’t love me, he would still

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

across his face as he added, “Must it end this way,

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 costs. But

part. So just let me

upon hearing that. “So you married me because you wanted

I said

should finish what you started by staying with me for the

an emotional breakdown. “Can’t you understand, Ashton? I hate you. I don’t want to be with you, and I

Get your revenge since you hate me. The best way to take revenge is to pester

crazy!” I broke down and screamed. “You’ll get your karma when the time comes. I don’t want to dirty

that said, I walked toward the door. He quickly followed suit. “Marcus wouldn’t be able to take care of

to touch me. I couldn’t care less even if I fell down the stairs as the only thought in my mind

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I would be dragged along with him, so he quickly released my

onto the floor and turned to open the door before stepping into the

to control my emotions. Then, I got into bed

rang, and I answered when I

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