In Love, Never Say Never

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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.

of favoritism!” retorted

Having also noticed that Jackson had passed over a dish

to be in relatively decent spirits. He was constantly pestering

how it was only a

to stay there since he was already nearing a complete recovery. To compensate for this, he employed a personal doctor to see to his needs. Macy was much

“I’m also getting ready to depart for M Country. Please call me any time, should you

catch so we went straight back to the

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

was juggling with the luggage and me when suddenly, a middle-aged man exited the car. In a very respectful tone, he gave Ashton a heartfelt

car. I was

It might have been the long flight, coupled with the running around all day. In no time, I fell into a deep

didn’t even wake up when Ashton brought me to our

I woke up the next day, I was dumbstruck. The furnishings in the room seemed oddly familiar. I was sure that we

what we had in the J City villa, these items seemed to be newer and more up-to-date. It was likely that the designs were a bit less popular

layout of the bedroom was the same as that of the villa we lived in. Even the toiletries were brands that I used frequently, arranged per

standing there in a full suit. He smiled and asked, “Did

usual all-black,