Chapter 128
A Love Confession
Ashley was hit by the bouquet, causing her head to say to the side and leaving a faint scratch on her cheek
Instinctively, she raised her had to shield her face, staring at me in disbelief. It was the first time that confronted
physically Until then, I’d only mocked her verbally.
“Ivory, Lonly stopped by to check on you because I was concerned. I had no idea what the flowers meant Ashley exclaimed, tears pooling in her eyes. Even if she didn’t realize it, wouldn’t the florist have been aware? She had always employed these potty tactics to provoke me.
“Erich with the drama det out of my sight, now! I wamel coldly “Or I’ll have someone escort you out.”
Ashler walked away with beats streaming down her tice, clearly wounded.
Italy. This seemed a minor incident, but Naralle sent me a video that night.
The video showed me hurling the banquet at Ashley in my ward and ordering her to get out of my sight. I had been edited into a short clip lasting only a few seconds, featuring just one on out of my sight, now
Ashley’s vulnerable expression stirred empathy from those who cherished her appearance. It sparked a wave of support from her former classmates and friends, who still saw her as the gentle and kind sool ther remembered.
Despite her sinuation as a mistress, they believed she had been pushed into it with no other choice couldn’t care less about these things. Whether Ashley shared the video with Rowlace or sympathy didn’t concrm mi.
I was surprised that Rowan never came to see me, nor did he seek revenge for Ashley after the incident where I threw the bouquet at her.
I cherished the peace and selinade, focusing on my prenatal care in the hospital until the bleeding stopped. After undergoing a series of tests, I was discharged.
Before I left, the doctor advised me, “Ms. Sadler, your health isn’t at its best. Remember to get plenty of rest, eat balanced meals, avoid strenuous activities, and take care of your emotional well–being”
1 heeded the doctor’s adhace seriously and began pondering work matters when I returned home from between continuing to work and prioritizing the birth of mychild. Conting to work posed a risk to my pregnancy, but resigning seemed the anthinkable option.
As I wrestled with this dilemma, the doorbell rang
“man” texclaimed My jaw nearly dropped when I saw him outside the door
He was dressed in a brown trench coat, his dark hair neatly trimmed, looking well–rested and sharp, yet there was still a hint of aloofness in his demeanor. What grabbed my attention the most was that he was holding a leather briefcase.
“You’ve lost even more weight? van critiqued me as soon as he saw me. “Are you not eating properly? you’ll end up malnourished and sick if you keep losing weight like this.”
“h, what brings you here?” Tasked, still taken aback
“Werk assignment,” Ivan answered casually. “I’ll probably have to work at a hospital here for over six months.
Before tenuespond, been entered the living room and placed his suitcase beside the couch. “Ivory, Inced to ask you for a favor”
After losing the door, I asked with contusion, “What kind of favor?
“The hospitals accommodation isn’t ready yet. Is it alright if I stay here for aba? Ivan asked.
Thad so many questions “Stay here? Why not with Rowan? He’s close by, ain’t he? And there’s Clarence, too.”
“That let them know I’m here yet,” Ivan replied casually
The situation was becoming intriguing van seemed closer to me than to own and the others.
Icouldn’t shake the memory of how saying he felt nothing for Ashley before. He had even asked me once why the one he couldn’t chase couldn’t be me. Was it possible…
My heart sank. This was the last thing I needed. I thought I had escaped Rowan’s labyrinth Was In our stepping into Ivan’s den?
To complicate matters further, Ivan and Rowan were good friends. Getting involved with Ivan would inevitably invite Rowan back into my life.
Considering all this, firmly declined Ivan “No way. You’ll need to stay at a hotel
“Because of Rowan ran seemed to understand the smuation well
“He’s part of the reason, but mostly it just feels awkward for us to be alone together,” I said, shaking my head
James‘ short stay in my place inadvertently led to him finding out about my pregnancy. I fretted over what might come to light with van staying here. With his medical expertise, hecould easily spot anything aspal within a day.
Ivan smiled wryly and asked. “How about join you for dinner tonight? hope that’s not too forward of me. I’ll head to the hotel right after
Bebuldn’t turn down his request and reluctantly agreed. As I gathered ingredients from the fridge and started cooking, Ivan stepped in and took them from my hands handle this
His voice carried a hint of fatigue that made me take no
notice.
“Let me
y voice, “Ivan, are you running a fever? Your
I briefly felt his hand, which was surprisingly warm. Looking at Ivan’s back as he washed wetables, a hit of concern crept into my v hands feel warm.”
“I’m fine,” han replied briskly.
1 approached him while nagging as if I were a worried mother. “Thave an infrared thermometer. Why don’t you check yourself? You’re a doctor, and you were lecturing me about not taking care of myself alter. Don’t neglect your health like I do What if you faint from a fever?”
As I spoke, reached out to feel bran’s forehead. As my hand hovered near his forehead, he swiftly caught my wrist, fixing an unreadable gaze at me. I passed, msing I had
pass blycrossed a line. At that moment, a bit of menace flickered in ‘space.
Suddenly, he asked, “Why does james get to stay at your place and not me?”
“Who told you that?” I was caught off guard.
Chapter 128 A Love Confession
Since when did Jean become the gossiphub?
I pulled my wrist from Ivan’s grip, awkwardly explaining, “Jean was just messing around. James was only here for a few days.”
“Are you completely over Rowan now? Do you still have any thoughts of revenge? Iran’s question startled me.
Contusion swirled in my mind as I asked, “What exactly are you implying? You do realize we’re divorced, right?”
“I do, but if you’re still holding onto any bitterness, I could be helpful to you.” Ivan’s words took an unexpected turn.
I stared at hvan with wide eyes, feeling utterly speechless.
He frowned. “Is it so hard to understand? Whatever you used Benjamin for, you could use me for the same purpose. I should be more effective than him.”
“Stop!” I burst out suddenly, my heart pounding. “Ivan, are you out of your mind with this fever? Aren’t you and Rowan best friends? Do you even hear how ridiculous you sound?” Ivan simply grinned “Falling for you in the first place was already ridiculous ”
Chapter 129 Did she Discover My Pregnancy
I remembered the doctor selling me to control my emotions and avoid feeling is to protect the baby. So, after harmg ivan’s words, I took a deep bath
“han, I’ll pretend I didn’t hear what you just said. I’m certain you have a lever. Please go and lie down on the couch peget you some medicine.” After saying that, Thurned around and let immediately. I drove to a nearby pharmacy to purchase cold and fever medicine,
*Ms. Sadler! Just as I was about to leave, Clarence came out from behind a medicine display rack. He was holding a few boxes of hangover pilh
“Mr Lewisham,” Tereeted politely
“What coincidence! Do you live nearby? Clarence asked with a gentle amile,
Inodded. “Yes. How about you? Why are you here?”
Chuence’s personality was different from Rowan’s and Ivan’s. He was talkative and could easily chat with anyone, whether they were close to each other or not
He replied, “It’s a long story. Didn’t Rowan Invest in a project here? It’s the project of the company
be a party nearby tonight. So came to the pharmacy to buy some medicine in advance!
working for now. He and 1 are considered partners now. There happens to
“ch, I see. That’s great. Anyway, Thave something else to do at home, so I’ll head back first” I smiled and bid goodbye.
“Alright. Bye.” Demceward.
ested the pharmacy and discovered that my car was completely encircled. Both the front and back parking spaces were occupied by other cars.
Moreover, there was an illegally parked car mattended most to mine. To me matters worse, the owner of the illegally parked car didn’t even leave a contact number.
Just when I was feeling upset, 1 saw Clance come out from the pharmacy and stride toward a car across the road. As he entered the car, he rolled down the window, and that was when I noticed Rowan in the driver’s seat.
A certain intensity filled or when Rowan swime, but he quickly composed himself. After saying something to Clarence, the car started and drove off. I remained in place, waiting for the legally parked driver to show up
Three minutes later, Rowan’s car returned and stopped a little in front of me. Rowan stepped out of the car
He was wearing a white shirt and black trousers. It was simple yet charming. His hair was neatly slicked back, showcasing his captivating eyes and accentuating his flawless and subtly rugged facial features.
He glanced at the illegally parked car, then at me “Are you in a rush to go home?
“Hmm, Itepbed with a hint of difference.
“I’ll send you back,” Rowan said after a pause,
I was indeed eager to return, but declined Rowan’s offer
“No, thank you. I just take at back.” Injected him. Then, I waited for a biby the roadside.
“Are you having a cold?” Rowan wasn’tupset when I rejected him. Instead, he glanced at the medicine in my hand.
couldn’t fathom why he was concried about this, so I simply shook my head. “No,”
Rowan’s eyes darkened instantly. “Is anyone else in the family sick? Hoe James moved out yer?
At that moment at pulled up in front of me without answering Rowan, I get into the taxi Then, I provided my address, and wesped off.
Not long after, we approached an intersection. While waiting for the red light, i glimpsed Rowan getting into his car via the rearviewminor.
Subsequently, his car pulled alongside me, and we both waited for the light to change. I didn’t look at him, but as soon as the light turned green, our cats went seperate ways.
When I arrived home, ivan had already prepared some simple dishes. He was sitting on the couch, sipping wit
As soon as be noticed my return, he set aside the glass and exclaimed, “Heelsomuch better now.”
“Take the medicine and read the instructions yourself!TM 1 said as I impatiently stuffed the medicine into haun’s hands.
Ivan didn’t mind my irritation. He calmly opened the medicine box, read the instructions, and took the medicine. Meanwhile, I served two plates of pasta 1 handed one to ban and began beat
I shared my encounter with Rowan and Clarence with Ivan. He didn’t react much and even give me some mout. “Eat more”
“Take the medicine Once you feel better, go stay in a hotel.” I el a little down after meeting Rowan. It felt like a sign from God that engaging with either of them would lead to compleations with the other
Iwan nodded. “Okay, Is it raming notside?
“Yes, it’s raining” Thumed my head to look through the balcony.
“I didn’t have time to buy a car when larrived here. I’ll walk to the roadside in the rain with a high lever while carrying a suitcase and hailing a radi,”
van said calmly.
His words instantly painted a vivid picture in my mind. I look a bite of my greens and asked puzzledly. “Why don’t you tell Bowan and the others? He can come pick you up.
Ivansdown his utensils and inquired, “What should say to him? Should I tell him that i went abroad to pursue his ex–wife?”
Inearly choked on a mouthful of greens.
Issed to find van somewhat uninteresting and slower to express emotions compared to own. His Back of directness was abe hindering him in the pursuit of love.
But now, I couldn’t help but feel as this meds were like bombs, causing chaos and destruction in my mind
After coughing a few times and taking a sip of water, 1gland at hon. “Ahem, In, please stop talking nonsense. There’s absolutely no possibility between us!”
Ivan gazed at me intently. “Anything is possible, Don’t reject me so soon”
Of course, Thalia decline, I was perse!
Tran my hand through my hair in frustration, then stood up and said, “Let’s take care of the dishes tomorrow. I’m heading to bed. You can sleep in the second bedroom night, You should start looking for a hotel fisting bomorrow morning!