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.

bold display of favoritism!” retorted Jackson

had passed over a dish to him, he frowned with some displeasure. “You know that I don’t like

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

how it was

already nearing a complete recovery. To compensate

keys at me. “I’m also getting ready to depart for M Country. Please

I had a plane to catch so we went straight back to the villa to

Someone had been assigned to pick us up from the airport in

suddenly, a middle-aged man exited the car. In a very respectful tone, he gave Ashton a heartfelt

handed our luggage to him before helping me into the car. I was drowsy but still managed to catch the introduction Ashton provided. The man was

Ashton’s shoulder. It might have been the long flight, coupled with

when

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

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 due to how

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

in

the once-over. He was dressed in his usual all-black, custom-designed suit, just like everything else he owned. “Have