Chapter 139 Accused of Being a Murderer 

Being a M 

Jen called in with the latest update when I got home 

Ashley was in the hospital! 

As for why she was hospitalized, it won’t clear yet. 

“Is Rowan with her at the hospitat?” Tasked 

“Yeah. He’s the one who took Ashley there.” Then, Jean speculated, “How could someone so young suddenly end up in the hospital she pregnant? 

I was taken aback. It felt like my own secret had been exposed. Rowan had told me they had never slept together, so Ashley couldn’t be pregnant. 

“I don’t know. Let’s leave them be,” replied 

Jean agreed. “Yeah, forget about them. I’m going to stay tabulously sing?” 

After hanging up, I felt distracted, and an ansios feeling crept through me. I had a foreboding sense of unease, bitcouldn’t tell why. 

I would be flying to Stomland with my uncle tomorrow afternoon. I hoped nothing else chaotle would happen. 

That night, Benjamin texted me. 

“Ivory, I’m coming home to visit the graves got the ticket for this afternoon. How about inch together tomorrow?” 

“Sure Have a safe journey,” I replied 

Thenext day, I met Benjamin at noon. He had yet to return things to his rented place and was carrying a bag. 

He seemed abit awkward at first but loosened op after we chatted for a bit. We found a place in a mall to eat, and Benjamin gradually became more talkative. He even asked me about things abroad. 

*Benjamin, did you know Ashley also went to study in Stormland 1 suddenly asked. 

Benjamin paused, then nodded. “I heard from a friend, but I don’t know the details. Thardly keep in touch with her.” 

the other way around. Did 

“Yeah, Rowan funded it, took a sip of water and continued, “theard something Interesting. Initially, it wasn’t Rowan who contacted Ashley first, but th you know about that?! 

Upon hearing this, Benjamin’s expression changed slightly. His eyes betrayed a hint of guilt, but he stayed silent. 

I wasn’t blaming him. In a way, he was quite loyal and honorable Despite their breakup, he didn’t slander ber. 

he wasn’t this way. 

v, he could have spilled everything he knew to the media during the time Ashley was being cyberbullied. That would definitely have made things much worse 

for her. 

Benjamin didn’t do that. H 

He wasn’t the type to kick someone when they were down. 

“Benjamin?” teasually repeated my question, “Did you hear what I said earlier? Did you know Ashley initiated contact with awan? 

Finally, Benjamin looked at me again. He was clearly conflicted 

I stared back, my pse sharpening- 

Eventually, he nodded. “Yeah, new.” 

Benjamin had sent Ashley’s messages to Rowan. He was devastated when he found out that his beloved girlfriend had actually in tuned contact with a married man! 

Also, Ashley Rowan was married. Yet, she asked for his contact information from someone else. 

It was ablatant signofiring 

Benjamin knew Ashley had many admirers, and he had always been aware of it. He had always been able to control his feelings about it. 

it was only when Rowan appeared that Benjamin’s defenses were shattere 

However, Benjamin still kept Ashley’s secret and didn’t say anything. 

“Tasked her why she reached out to Rowan first Didn’t she realize what the guy wanted?” 

Benjamin seemed more at peace when he brought this up, but there was still a trace of contusion in his eyes. “She said she was following her heart and liked him.” 

That left me speechless. 

So it wasn’t Rowan who fill for Ashley at first sight, but the other way around? 

This conversation puzzled me a lot but abo clarified one thing 

It was Ashley who started this whole love story. 

Even if she hadn’t made the first move, Rowan had already gotten her number and would have contacted her eventually. But the fact that she took the initiative made a big difference 

It was like seeing a little bunny chased by a big bad wolf saddenly reveal its dos tail. 

As we were about to part win and stood by the road. I could bill be was string glances at me from time to time. 

ivory, are you leaving for Storland this afternoon?” he asked. 

“Yes” I nodded. 

He looked a bit reluctant and sad, but he faced a smile and sad, wish you a safe and smooth journey.” 

Tuled back. Suddenly, he opened his arms and hugged me tightly, quickly saying “miss you!” 

Then help, grabbed his bag, and ran towards a bus stop without looking back. 

I was still in shock when Benjamin got on abus. He sat by the window, looking back at me until the bus disappeared from view. Lepened my mouth to say something, but there