Chapter 27 Misunderstanding
Ashley let out a moan, sultry and heated.
"You're quite the temptress," Ethan's voice was so smooth it was almost unreal.
Ashley was usually composed, but something about him made her lose control. Her body heated up as she wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him back.
But then she saw the lipstick mark on his collar. It was like a cold shower. She pushed him away, feeling icy all over.
"It's not a good time," she said, her voice cold.
She was in the early stages of pregnancy, and it wasn't the right time for this. Ethan, trying to keep his cool, chuckled softly. "Sorry, I didn't think it through."
Ashley pointed at his collar. "Ethan, what's this? Are you seeing someone else?"
Ethan noticed the lipstick mark and guessed it was Ava's doing. His expression turned cold.
Ashley mistakenly thought she had exposed his true colors, which was why his face changed. Her expression grew increasingly sour, and she couldn't help but snort coldly, 'scumbag!'
Ethan called someone to bring him a clean set of clothes.
Seeing Ashley's jealous face, he smiled. "You're quick to play detective, huh? But you don't need to doubt me. I take this marriage seriously. I would never cheat."
That was his bottom line.
Ashley didn't buy it. "Were you in the bathroom at eight o'clock?"
Ethan thought for a moment. "I was heading to the garage, but I realized I had forgotten my phone and went back to the office..."
"Did someone use my phone to tell you something?"
Ethan had a rough idea.
Ashley thought he was making excuses. "I don't believe you. You must be lying! Guys like you always have other women."
Ethan raised an eyebrow and said, "You really don't trust me?"
"Of course not; we're not even close!"
Ashley emphasized, "We're not even close."
"If you're involved with other women, there's no point in us having any feelings. Don't contact me again!"
The more she thought about it, the angrier she got.
Ethan found her puffed-up face amusing.
But he didn't explain much. Instead, he called to get the office surveillance video from eight o'clock.
"I'll get the surveillance video for you."
Ethan said, "But if I did cheat, what would you do about the baby?"
"Of course, I would..." Have an abortion?
But she couldn't bring herself to say it.
Even if Ethan was a jerk, the baby was innocent.
Ashley softened instantly.
Ethan squinted, looking at her closely.
"The baby is innocent. I'd have it and take it far away from you. I'd never let you hurt the baby."
Ethan chuckled. "Don't jump to conclusions. Besides, my woman and my child, even if you run to the ends of the earth, I'll find you."
Just then, his phone buzzed with a text. The surveillance video was ready. He opened it and handed it to Ashley.
"Here it is. See for yourself."
Ashley snorted, took the phone, and watched the video.
Ten minutes later.
The atmosphere in the car was tense.
"You've seen it. Am I still the jerk you thought I was?"
"I misunderstood you."
She didn't expect Ethan to have such strong self-control. Even when a beautiful woman threw herself at him, he pushed her away.
"Then shouldn't you apologize?"
"I'm sorry..."
"Not sincere enough."
"Then what do you want?"
Ethan lifted her chin and leaned in to kiss her.
After a long moment, they pulled apart, both breathing heavily. Ashley's face was flushed, and Ethan's thumb caressed her cheek. "Mrs. Yates, trust me from now on..."
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