“Why are we leaving so soon, Ash? What a waste! I could’ve bought more rambutan there,” I said, pouting as I peeled another fruit he had just opened for me.We were already on the plane, heading back to Paris.“I’m sorry, Babe,” Ashton said, his tone calm and practiced. “My uncle called. One of his business partners is flying in, and he wants me to personally give them a tour of the company.”I exhaled loudly, staring at the rambutan in my hand. “Of course,” I muttered under my breath. I didn’t say another word after that.The plane began to taxi, and soon the dull hum of the engine filled the cabin. The only other sounds were faint snores from sleeping passengers.I turned toward the window, resting a hand over my belly.I didn’t know why, but something inside me ached.It felt like I had left something important behind in the Philippines.The flight back to Paris was long. By the time we landed, it was already dark. We went straight home, exhausted from the trip. I fell asleep the m
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