Chapter 146 True Colors
When arrived, Jem was frantically searching for Ashley in the inpatient department, but the doctors and nurses were too afraid to tell her where Ashley was.
Beside Jean, Chester was desperately trying to calm her down. “Please, Jean, don’t stress yourself What will do if something happens to you? Let’s go home, okay?”
Seeing me, he looked relieved. He looked like he had found a lifeline. He wwed at me urgently.“Over here!”
I walked over and grabbed jean’s wrist. “Team, what are you doing at the hospital this be?
Jean’s face showed a mix of distress and anger when she saw me. “by, came to ghee that bitch a piece of my mind. That ridiculous apology statements put out made me sick!”
“Okay, okay, calm down. Don’t get spurt. Go back with Chester first I’ll handle Ashley. Don’t worry.”
As I supported Town, glanced at her swollen belly. It reminded me of the child had lost, and my heartached.
Jean was reluctant, but after moch persuasion, she finally sat down in the hallway and invitably said to Chester, “I want plums!”
“Alright, Till get it right away, Wat bere “chester, who looked visibly relieved, ran off to buy plums,
After he left, I stayed with Jean, who seemed exhausted from the commotion
Holding her hand tightly, lelta warmth surge in my heart. Though I was an only child, with friends like Jean, Natalie, and Olivia, felt like I had many sisters.
Jean sighed softly. “hey, you’re such a fool. You should have told Rowan about your per gamey and given them a hard time.”
“I planned to be a single mom didn’t want any more entanglements with Rowan because of the baby. But I never expected.
“Besides, I didn’t know I was pregnant at first. I took some cold medicine and painkillers.1 got accinated. The baby might not have been healthy and could have been at risk,” forced a bitter smile.
Everyone knew about my miscarriage, but only van knew about my subsequent infertility, I made him swear not to bellone. Otherwise, I’d truly be seen as pitiable.
the Paynes would fight for the child. I get it.” Jean nodded.
Just then, my phone rangwin Mom The surrounding noise prompted me to walk to the end of the hallway to take the call
Mom asked where I was. She said dinner was ready but I was missing.
“I’m with pean Mom, you go ahead and eat first,” Ipled.
“Why are you with Jean? You should we told me earlier, Moscolded me. Shether suspiciously added, “Rowan’s not there, is be?!
“Why would he be here? I was exasperated.
“Jean’s husband is friends with Rowan, right? How would I know if they’re having a gathering or not? Ivy, just make sure you stay away from Rowan. Mam was terrified of me reconnecting with Rowan.
As Thung up, someone tapped my shoulder Chester stood there. He was carrying of fruit, and he looked puzzled “Where’slam?”
I placed back at the spot where Jean had been sitting, only to find emphy.
Chester and exchanged locks, as we bath served trouble.
He hurriedly led me to Ashley’s ward.
Ashley was staying in a pehate room, and the entire floor was celatively quiet
As we approached the ward, we heard Jean’s angry voice. “You homepecked! Have we been too leent with you? How dare you bully Ivy that apology video you posted s disgusting! So what if you have a heart condition? I’m pregnant! We’re equal. Get up and tightne!”
Chester wanted to ishin, but grabbed his am
Tsuddenly remembered Jean’s words. Chester always thought Ashley was and young lady. It was time for him to witness the true colors of this supposedly innocent lady. #shh.1 gestured.
“Jean, you misunderstood. I didn’t mean to hurt hery. Don’t hit met Ashley’s voice trembled with lear
Hearing this, Chester tried to mushin again.
I stopped him once more while glaring at him.
“Stop pretending!” Jean wasn’t buying it. She continued scolding, “Your tricks might lool men, but not melt’s just us now. Time, how do you want to die?”
There was a moment of silence Chester looked at me ansiously, signaling his intention to intervene, but I refused.
Finally, Ashley’s voice came again. This time, it was devoid of fear. Instead, it was tinged with sarcasm and ply “Jean, you have such an awful personality, I guess if you weren’t pregnant, Chester wouldn’t have married you.”
“At least I’m not a mistress. Of course, scumbags prefer sluts like you,” Jess reteated sharply
“chester told me you’re just a shrew. Marrying you is truly unlucky. Hah! Keep a close eye on the baby in your belly. Don’t end up ke tvory. You’ll have nothing left if you lose it,” Ashley said. Her voice was tinged with a hint of amusement.
I turned to Chester. His namah handsome face was fromen with shock and disbelief.
Ashley’s not only aimed to sow discord between him and Jean but also carried a hint of curse
www this the sweet and kind ashley he knew?
“You bitch, I’ll rip your mouth of! You can’t live without me, can you? I’ll let you have a heart attack and die now! Jean’s insults were crade and brutal.
Shortly alter, the sound of a chair bng thrown tang out
Whim Chester and rushed in, as was holding achair, and Ashley was gripping the other side.
The next second, Ashley suddenly let go of her grip, and the chair crashed onto her head. She let out a scream, “Ouch!”
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Jean was shocked for a moment, then quickly realized what was happening. Without showing any fear, she grabbed the chair and prepared to strike again.
Ashley crouched while covering her head. She looked terrified.
“Baby!” Chester snatched the chair away and hugged Jean. “Don’t do this. What if you hurt our baby? Remember what the doctor said. You need to stay calm for the baby.”
Jean’s eyes blazed. “Chester, if you say one good thing about her, I’ll divorce you!”
“I won’t,” Chester replied quickly. As he glanced at Ashley, who was crouched on the ground, his expression was no longer sympathetic but tinged with caution and disgust
Jean was surprised by his response, and even Ashley looked up at him in shock
Since Rowan brought her into his social circle, Ashley had captured many hearts with her innocent image–except for Rowan’s family
At that moment, a new figure appeared at the door.
I glanced over and saw Rowan standing there with a cold expression. Seeing the chaotic scene in the ward, he sounded irritated as he asked, “What happened?”
“I’m fine. Jean misunderstood and came to ask me some questions.” Ashley stood up while clutching her injured forehead. Her eyes were full of anguish as she looked at Rowan
Chester glared, clearly angry at Ashley’s implied complaint that Jean was causing trouble.
“Ashley, I think Jean didn’t misunderstand you,” he couldn’t help but retort
Ashley’s eyes widened in disbeliel How could Chester, who usually defended her, suddenly turn against her?
Rowan’s cold, inscrutable eyes shifted between Ashley, Jean, and Chester. His thoughts were unreadable
“Chester.. What did I do wrong?” Ashley’s eyes reddened. “I know Jean is your wife, and she’s pregnant, so I didn’t want to tight. I even tolerated her hitting me with a chair, but I …I have a heart condition!”
“L” Chester’s face darkened. It seemed like he wanted to reveal what he had overheard but hesitated after glancing at Rowan
I looked at Rowan and waited for him to defend Ashley
Rowan walked over and helped Ashley sit on the bed. He said calmly, “Don’t move around if you’re not well.”
Ashley immediately adopted a tearful, aggrieved look, as if she had faced a great injustice, “Mr. Payne, am I that detestable? Why is it that even Chester-”
Rowan interrupted her by pulling up a video on his phone. “Did you post this?”
It was Ashley’s apology video to me, which had gone viral. Many people believed I must have pressured Ashley into apologizing.
Why was he asking about this?
Ashley was stunned for a moment. Sensing Rowan’s unfavorable attitude, she answered cautiously, “Joy suggested I apologize to Ivory. My presence did cause her pain. I just hoped she’d forgive me, and we could reconcile…”
What a lovely explanation. She was pushing the blame onto Joy while keeping her image intact. Rowan must be moved by her supposed kindness.