In Love, Never Say Never (Ashton Fuller and Scarlett Stovall) novel Chapter 101

He wrapped his arms around me and trapped me in an embrace. Eyebrows raised, he asked, “You’re falling asleep just like that?”

I was becoming really annoyed by his antics. I turned to face him and said, “My arms are sore. Why don’t you go settle it yourself in the bathroom?” Seriously, how could you expect anyone to do it every day? Especially a pregnant woman.

His eyes darkened as he grinned from ear to ear, “It’s an honor to let you know how tough I am.”

Me? You call this tough?

I ignored him, shut my eyes, and begged for sleep to come.

His voice softened. “Come on, don’t sleep yet. You don’t like it wet, right? Help me dry up. Then, we can sleep.”

I grimaced. “Do it yourself.”

Ashton rested his chin on my shoulder, but his hands stayed put. “There are some things that couples do together.”

Fine. I won’t be getting any sleep anyway if this goes on.

I broke off from his embrace, sat up, picked up the towel he had thrown aside a moment ago, knelt on the bed, and began to wipe his hair.

His upper body was still wet, with water droplets trickling down. I pursed my lips. Doesn’t he know he should dry himself before coming to bed?

“You’re getting water on the bed!” I exclaimed in annoyance, eyes on the damp patch under him. “The next time you do something like this, you’re not sleeping here.”

He chuckled. “Fine. Next time you should help me dry up in the bathroom.”

I pressed my lips together, opting to ignore him.

After I was finished with him, I laid down to sleep. I was unsure what he was up to, but he went out shortly and came back with several ointments.

I was tired, and had no intention to ask.

His cell phone began to ring in that arrogant tone again. He answered in a chilly voice, “Rebecca, what is it?”

I did not expect him to answer his phone hands-free, playing the call on loudspeaker. On the other end, Rebecca spoke in a low voice, “Ash, come stay with me, please? I can’t stand being alone.”

Hasn’t she gone back to Pear Garden with Cameron? Why is she still broadcasting her loneliness here?

“Call Joe, will you? I have to give Scarlett a massage later. She’s pregnant. Her calves and feet have gotten swollen, so she needs to be massaged every day.”

He said it very calmly and soon hung up the phone, not waiting for Rebecca to say more.

I glowered at him. “What do you mean my feet have gotten swollen? I’m barely four months along. Why do you say that?”

He smiled faintly, already placing my thigh on his. Next, he began applying essential oils gently on my skin. “Alright, you’re not swollen. You’re just fat!”