In Love, Never Say Never

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

came back out again, he was in a bathrobe that revealed his muscular chest. It was a pleasant sight for my

book on the bed, he walked over to me and asked, “Why are you reading a travel guide? Do you want to go there

of going to M Country. Macy and Jackson have been there for quite a while, but they haven’t sent me any messages or calls. I wonder how they’re doing, so I want to visit them.” I have not seen them,

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

really leave the city when the company’s so busy

“Some major issues have arisen for the few hospitals that Jared’s managing. I’ll have to go there to check things

why his phone has been ringing all day

However, the moment the seed of doubt had been planted, it would start growing uncontrollably. It

his words, I asked, “Only Dr.

nodded. “He’s been managing the

it be that…” I trailed off, realizing that my next words would sound like I was trying to sow discord between them. Hence, I changed the topic and asked, “How long have you

known him since my college days. Why are you asking about that

before asking again, “How did the two of you become such close and trusting

my knowledge, individuals had to have memorable days of heart-to-heart interactions before they could become friends that

look at him, I took in the sight of his defined jawline. Indeed, someone who possessed good looks would look good

briefly frowned before answering, “I’ll tell you more in the future. Are you feeling

so I did not pressure him for one. All I replied was,