Ashton pulled me into his arms and revealed in a husky voice. “For the past four years, I’ve always jolted awake at night alone. Once, I dreamt that you stopped breathing right by my side. After waking up in shock, I drove to J City and circled the city for the night before returning to K City the next day.”

I stiffened in shock. Looking at his features, I felt my heart twisting in pain.

A smile flitted across his lips. “When I ran into you in R Province, I was prepared to spend my entire life there. Remember the first night I spent at your house? I woke up at midnight and sneaked into your bedroom. To confirm you’re still alive, I checked for your breath before leaving.”

Never in my wildest dreams had I expected that Ashton would reveal his deepest and darkest secrets to me one day.

My heart clenched painfully as I struggled to breathe.

After a period of silence, I finally found my voice and uttered softly, “I’m sorry!”

The past four years had salvaged me, but it was a nightmare for him.

I would be lying if I said I’ve never missed him. There were instances where I woke up late at night as his figure and my child’s bloody flesh plagued my dreams. The memories and anguish were too much for me, so I kept everything buried deep down.

Those who suffered from depression wouldn’t have a full recovery, but as long as my mind was clear, I’d protect my loved ones without hesitation.

The scandal remained. After all, the reporters wouldn’t back down as it involved two influential companies. Both Ashton and Marcus were well aware of that fact.

the sun appeared all of a sudden. It seemed that it

the lounge trying to read a book. However, I was worried about

at Ashton who was buried in work. I went to him and leaned on his

I’d like to visit

to a stop and offered, “Let’s do

worried about my

to stay here and do nothing. “I insist on going today!” With that, I rose to my

flashed a warm

baby’s aunt. You’re the baby’s uncle. I’m free now. As long as I wear a mask and put on sunglasses, no

couldn’t imagine how Hannah would feel if he wasn’t with her

refuse. I was about to convince him when

you. Don’t go anywhere else, and I’ll pick you

I nodded profusely.

was too ostentatious, but I knew Ashton wouldn’t allow me to leave his side if I refused to bring the bodyguards

I ran

by the sunglasses, but I

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