When There Is Nothing Left But Love

When There Is Nothing Left But Love 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.

a mild expression. Having also noticed that Jackson had passed over a dish to

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

considering how it was

he refused 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 better

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

a plane to catch so we

we reached K City. Someone had

and me when suddenly, a middle-aged man exited

was drowsy but still managed to

Ashton’s shoulder. It might have been the

didn’t even wake up when Ashton brought me to

dumbstruck. The furnishings in the room seemed oddly familiar. I was

villa, these items seemed to be newer and more up-to-date. It was likely that the designs

of the drowsiness before finally getting up. The layout of the bedroom was the same as that of the

Ashton standing there in a full

usual all-black, custom-designed suit, just like everything else he owned. “Have you

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