"Why are you browsing your phone in the dark? That's bad for your health,"
Ashley said as she looked at Andrew in bed.
"You are five minutes late,"
Andrew replied flatly.
Ashley was rendered speechless.
She got so engrossed talking with the kids on the phone just now that she seemed to have forgotten the time.
Ashley wanted to explain to Andrew. But on second thought, it might only worsen his mood.
So she just said, "I am so sorry. Please don't get pissed, okay? It is bad for your health."
She came closer to Andrew and kissed his cheek.
Ashley then began yawning. "I'm so sleepy now. I'm going to wash up first."
She then walked into the bathroom.
With a frown, Andrew got up from the bed and followed her.
Ashley washed her face hurriedly so as not to keep Andrew waiting again.
But when she was about to step out of the bathroom, she accidentally slipped and fell backward.
Her eyes popped with shock as she subconsciously covered her belly with her hands.
Alarmed, her heart almost burst.
'My baby!' her mind screamed.
But much to her surprise, she didn't feel any pain when she fell. Instead, a familiar scent penetrated her nostrils.
"How could you be so careless and clumsy?"
Hearing Andrew's voice, Ashley suddenly felt so feeble that she wanted to cry.
There was a trace of horror in Andrew's tone.
As a matter of fact, when he saw that Ashley was about to fall, his heart almost stopped beating.
Without a second thought, he sprinted towards Ashley.
Fortunately, he was able to hold her in his arms before her body could hit the floor.
Ashley held Andrew tightly. She felt like her heart leapt out of her chest.
"Andy, I was scared to death. I thought..."
Ashley couldn't finish her words. Her voice sounded so terrified. Thinking of what could have happened just now sent a chill down her spine.
"Hush... it's okay now."
Andrew did his best to comfort Ashley. He was a bit upset a while ago. But seeing her in such a miserable state, his anger vanished at once.
Looking at her bloodless face, he knew that she was indeed frightened out of her wits.
How could he have the heart to continue scolding her?
Andrew carried Ashley and put her gently on the bed. He then asked, "Are you okay now?"
"I'm fine," Ashley answered. But her voice still sounded weak.
When Andrew turned around, she held his hand and said, "Don't leave me."
Andrew was supposed to go back to the bathroom to check what could have caused Ashley to slip. But when he heard her pleading voice, his mind changed immediately.
"Okay. I'll just stay here with you. Sleep now,"
he comforted her softly.
Lying in Andrew's arms, Ashley gradually calmed down.
A few moments later, drowsiness crept over her.
However, Angelina suddenly flashed through her mind.
Ashley hadn't seen Angelina ever since she got back home, so she was wondering how Angelina was doing.
It wasn't that she cared about Angelina. She just wanted to know what happened to her after that incident.
For Ashley, Angelina was an evil woman. If she was not, Angelina would not come up with such a vicious plan to hurt her and her daughter. She didn't know what Angelina's heart and soul were made of.
"What is it?"
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