Chapter 13They Are Not in a Relationship
As it was dering working hours, Linda didn’t dare to continue arguing with me. However, the appeared upset all afternoon.
After work, I drove back home. As I drove out of the company entrance, I spotted a familiar red BMW. Ashley had just stepped out of the car, looking vibrant in her stylish outfit and polka–dot beret.
She perfectly complemented the red Bmw.couldn’t help but wonder why she was at the company atterres ening, but I decided not to dwell on it too much.
After returning to my neighborhood, I took the elevator upstairs as usual, just as the doors were about to close, a hand swiftly reached in and stopped them slowly, the doors opened again, and Rowan stepped in with a cold expression. He glanced at me once, and from then on, we never made eye contact again.
Rowan was carrying groceries, and it was the first time I had seen him doing so. He seemed like a responsible family man post as the elevator doors closed, it suddenly shook violently gripped the handrail to strady myself, my heart racing.
“The elevator is out of order.” Rowan attempted to press the open button, but there was no response
“Out of onder? Try contacting the property management.” I was speechless.
Shortly after, the voice of the property management staff was heard in the elevator. He informed us not to panic, as there was a problem with the elevator. They had already called the maintenance stato address it
Then, the elevator fell silent, leaving Rowan and me speechless. The stillness was abruptly interrupted by the growling sound of my stomach
Normally, I would have been eating at this hour. The baby growing inside me seemed to have a big appetite. Rowan shot me a glance, and averted my eyes in embarrassment.
Then, my stomach let out another growl of protest
“Are you very hungry?” Bowan asked, crouching down to open the bag on the ground. Among the ingredients, there were also some apples and bread
He handed me a piece of bread, “Full your stomach first”
I nodded, took the bread, and began to eat. I finished the small palm–sized bread in just two or three
bres.
With each bite, my hunger seemed to grow even stronger. I found myself unable to resist glancing at the bag once more. I was starting to feel a bit desperate because of how hungry I was.
Rowan appeared surprised that could suddenly eat so much, considering I used to have a small appetite. He picked up the bag and opened it in front of me. “The only available edibles are a bit of bread and some apples. Help yourself to whatever you’d like”
Late the apples without thinking, even if they were unwashed. When Linished rating, there were only three apples left. In addition, Thad also eaten all the bread.
“Have you ever visited the hospital to check your stomach?” he asked with a worried book. He didn’t care about the bread and apples.
Luped the comers of my mouth and reassured him, “I did. It’s just a mild case of gastritis. Nothing to worry about.”
“Hmm.” Rowan felt slightly more relieved.
The maintenance personnel took a bit longer than expected to arrive, Half an hour later, I heard voices coming from above. It seemed like the issue might be in that direction. However, halfway through the repair, the elevator shook again suddenly, causing me to lose my balance and crash into the wall
“Watch out!” Roman held me immediately, and I was pulled into his arms by the force of the movement. The fandi scent of tobacco and a subtle fragrance intertwined and enveloped my senses.
During my pregnancy, my sense of smell was heightened Certain smells, like cigarettes, made me feel sick. But the tobacco smell on Bowan’s clothes was light and pleasant, making me feel comfortable.
I suspected that I did not feel sick as the baby could distinguish this smell was coming from his father. If I had worked so hard to raise my child, only to have them wanting to get close to Rowan, it would break my heart.
“Thank you.” Texpressed my gratitude politely once I had regained my balance.
“Hmm.” Rowan let go of my hand and seemed undazed
There was a weak signal in the elevator, so I decided to sit down and pass the time by playing with my phone Right then, Rowan’s phone started ringing. He glanced at me and picked up the call
Due to the noise of the repair work and conversation above us, Rowan switched on the speaker. Thus, I could also hear the voice on the other and of the line.
Ashley asked sweetly, “Mr. Payne, Joy and I made lamb stew, Linda’s coming. Are you, Ivan, Clarence and the others coming to eat?‘
When Theard the words “lamb stew,” my stomach growled loudly once more. I touched my belly and muttered to the baby inwardly, “You can’t eat the mistress’s lamb stew, naughty lad,”
“I won’t be going over today,” Rowan’s voice sounded less gentle than before.
“Ah, okay. In that case, I’ll eat with Joy and Linda Just make sure you don’t forget to eat,” Ashley said with a touch of disappointment but still reminded him gently.
Rowan replied, “Alright. Don Ly
[worry.”
After ending the call, I looked at Rowan and asked, “Do you not cherish it anymore once you own it
Rowan removed his coat and commanded, “Get up”
I stood up, feeling puzzled. He spread his coat where that just sat and gestured for me to sit down again. I doubted if this kind and gentleman was truly Rowan.
“How can I truly cherish something that I’ve never possessed?” Rowan answered my question after I sat down again
I was quite curious about the relationship between Rowan and Ashley in my past life, I didn’t know much and ended up falling terribly. If van badn’t told me the details in the end, I would have known nothing until I died.
“Aren’t you two in a relationship? I was extremely surprised.
“No,” Rowan replied firmly.
I was left speechless. How could they not be in a relationship?