Chapter 286

As I had said those words harshly, he knitted his brows upon hearing them. “We’ll shower together.”

Instantly, rage coursed through my veins. “Ashton, do you not speak human? I said I’m going to shower. If you want to take a shower, go to the other bathroom.”

His expression darkened. “What’s the matter with you? Why are you losing your temper over nothing? What did I do to you?”

“Nothing!”

I was not in the mood to talk to him. If he were not going to leave, I would. If you’re not going to leave me alone, I’ll do it myself!

However, he was persistent in clinging to me-he pressed me against the wall and bit down hard on my shoulder. “Tell me why you’re angry, all right? Don’t keep me guessing

“Hurry up and take a shower. You smell,” I voiced instead as I scrunched up my face.

Lifting a brow, he raised his arm to take a whiff of himself. Instead of scrunching up his face like I did, he smirked, “Scarlett, do you have a dog’s nose? I’m surprised that you can even smell that.”

— “Hurry up and shower now!” I yelled with a tinge of anger.

Amused by my reaction, he patiently said, “She’s sick. I was with Joe, so we went there together. I’m your husband, and I’ll be loyal to you for the rest of my life.”

By now, my lips were pursed into a thin line. Pushing him away again, I softened my tone to say, “Take your shower.” _

smile, he went back into the

a bathrobe that revealed his muscular chest. It was a pleasant

a book on the bed, he walked over to me and asked, “Why are you reading a

M Country. Macy and Jackson have been there

visit them.” I have not seen them, including Nick, since my accident, and I was curious about how

from me. As he put it aside, he uttered, “It’s useless to read these. Come

there?” Can he really leave the city

arisen for the few hospitals that Jared’s managing. I’ll have to go there to check things out.

So that’s why his phone has been ringing

I did not take Stacey’s words to heart. However, the moment the seed of doubt had been planted,

of mulling over his words, I

been managing the medical side

trailed off, realizing that my next words would sound like I was trying to sow discord between them. Hence, I changed the topic

me. “I’ve known him since my college days. Why are you asking about

smiled before asking again, “How did the two of you

to have memorable days of heart-to-heart interactions before they could become friends

the sight of his defined jawline.

tell you more in the future. Are you feeling

  • It seemed like he was not keen on answering me, so I did not pressure him for one. All I replied was, “Okay.”

I

seemed like he was going to accept the call. When I looked at it from the corner of

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