Chapter 12Ashley Gustavo POVAnn managed to ruin my day today, but I still tried to smile for the sake of my patients at the hospital. My shift was finally over, and I couldn't be less excited because I really needed to get off work and have some time to think about my life."We are here, ma'am," Came the cab man's voice as he finally pulled over in front of the mansion. I had been wallowing in thoughts ever since the ride started, and I didn't know we were already at home."Thank you," I said to him as I stepped out of the car, and after I paid him, I proceeded inside.'Ace got the car for me two weeks ago on my birthday' Those words were hard to get off my head no matter how hard I tried to. It hurts, no matter how hard I try to get rid of it.Stepping into the house, I paused when I saw Mrs. Greyson seated on the couch in the living room. My heart missed a beat, and for a moment, I regretted not taking the backdoor instead. I wasn't in the mood for anything tonight.Pretending not

Chapter 14Asher pulled over at the hospital's parking lot. He breathed out as he glanced over to the seat beside him, welcomed by the beautiful bouquet of flowers lying carefully and beautifully on the seat. He had gotten that on his way here, but now he didn't know if he still wanted to give her that. To him, she never did anything to deserve the tiniest gift from him, she didn't even deserve the slightest of his care and worry, but still, he couldn't help himself. He always felt the pain each time she was in pain."You are just a nice man, nothing else," With that in mind, he grabbed the flower and stepped out of the car. He walked elegantly toward the entrance of the hospital, and the smell of medicine welcomed him once he stepped inside the lobby. Well, it was a usual thing for a hospital to reek of medicines, so it wasn't something to find strange.He strode to the reception where a young lady was standing behind the counter."Good morning, Sir. How may I be of help, please?" The

Chapter 16Ashley Gustavo POV"You really didn't have to pick me up from work, you know? It's still early, and I guess you would still be busy at work by now if you didn't...""Stop asking questions and just meditate if you have nothing important to say," He cut me off, and I breathed out. What was I expecting from an annoying man like him?I had expected Asher to drive me home, but taking another route took me by surprise, and I had to look at him for an explanation."Where are we going?" I asked him."You will find out when we get there," He replied to me, and I breathed out briefly as I rested on the seat and stared at nothing, waiting for him to take me to wherever he was planning to. I didn't trust him, but Asher was the last person I would ever argue with, so I knew best to just sit and watch him.After about twenty minutes of driving, he finally pulled over, and as I saw him removing his seatbelt, I did the same and stepped out of the car. I was even more confused when I steppe

Chapter 18'I will take over the company' Asher read the message he had sent his Dad over and over again, giving it a second thought. He was held in a tight corner and he couldn't insist on not taking the company, but now he was reconsidering his decision. Did he do the right thing?'Meeting time, 8pm. Location, Garden' Asher briefly sighed after he read through the message his dad had sent to him. It was finally time for the meeting, but he still wasn't sure of his decision.Since the meeting was around the house, he just got casually dressed and left for the garden after he picked up his phone from the bed.He paused when he stepped out of his room and saw Ashley walk out of her room."Where are you headed?" He asked after he scrutinized her with his eyes. She was cladded in a pair of long jean trousers, and a black warm coat hooded jacket. She had a black scarf wrapped around her neck, and her long hair was falling freely down her shoulders."I'm going to take a walk... What about

Chapter 20Ashley Gustavo POV"We are here, Ms," Came the cabby's voice, pulling me back to reality. "Thank you," I stepped out of the car after I paid him, and he drove off.I stood in front of the marriage registry, holding my breath as I held the necessary documents which Asher had asked me to bring with me. Am I really doing this? I asked myself for the umpteenth time, but I tried not to feel sad about this.I was about to proceed to the entrance when Asher stepped out of the building and he gestured to me when he spotted me. I walked over to him."Where is your car?" He asked after he looked around and didn't find my car. It's true that I've always wanted a car, but to me, that car is too much and I don't like the kind of attention it draws to me. I regretted yesterday that I drove it to the hospital, so I made up my mind not to drive it here. I was already nervous and didn't want the car to make it even worse."I didn't bring it with me. Come on, let's go," I said to him dismis