When There Is Nothing Left But Love novel (Ashton and Scarlett )

Chapter 178

Chapter 178

Given the size of the table, he had to raise his voice so everyone could hear.

All eyes were on Rebecca for a while. It was awkward, and nobody spoke, but she took it all in stride. Her face was frozen in an elegant smile, yet she did not seem angered

“You’re surrounded by such upstanding and cultured people, Ms. Stovall,” said Joe. “I’ve barely said a few words, and they’re already engaging with me ad hominem.

“Oh, spare us the fancy accusations! Ad hominem indeed!” sneered Jackson. “You’re Joe Quinn, I assume. Look, if you want to protect her so badly, then just marry her! Stop her from moping around and pining for someone else’s husband like a lovesick puppy.”

“Ah, that’s human nature, isn’t it?” responded Macy. “The grass is always greener on the other side. Forbidden fruit will always taste sweeter if you can’t have it for yourself.”

I was taken aback by the resentment in her eyes when she looked at Jared. Whatever their history was, it seemed to run quite deep.

Ashton’s face sank. “Well, I think pregnant women shouldn’t tarry in such hectic places,” he said mildly. “Let’s all just resume eating.”

Rebecca looked aggrievedly at me, but said nothing.

I massaged my temples. That remark was obviously directed at me. Few knew about Macy’s pregnancy, but my belly was bulging.

“What a bold display of favoritism!” retorted Jackson smugly.

had passed over a dish to him, he frowned with some displeasure. “You

Jackson seemed to be in relatively decent spirits. He was constantly pestering Nick to try new things, but his actions

considering how it

hospital, but he refused to stay there

personal doctor to see to his needs. Macy was much better now so she

tossed the car keys at me. “I’m also getting ready to

catch so we went straight back to the villa

City. Someone had been assigned to pick us up from the

the luggage and me when suddenly, a middle-aged man exited the car. In

before helping me into the car. I was drowsy but still managed to

been the long flight, coupled with the running around all day. In no time, I fell into

even wake up when

the room seemed oddly familiar. I was sure

between the furnishings in the bedroom and what we had in the J City villa, these items seemed to be newer and more up-to-date. It

for a while longer to get rid of the drowsiness before finally getting up. The layout of the bedroom was the same as that

I stepped out of the bathroom, I saw Ashton standing there in a full suit.

was dressed in his usual all-black, custom designed suit, just like

other colors before, but they were all hanging

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