Chapter:-83

When Alex arrived at the library, his heart dropped when he saw Ashly. His wife was seated on an armchair near the fireplace, her hands around her curved stomach. Ashly was looking down at her belly, so Alex couldn't see his wife's face, but he could hear the sniffle coming from Ashly. He knew that part of it was Ashly hormones, but he also knew that something else was troubling his wife. He quickly went to Ashly, making his presence known in the process. It was never good to startle a pregnant person after all.

Ashly quickly wiped her eyes, trying to destroy all telltale signs that he was crying just a minute ago. She even gave Alex a small smile, although it didn't reach her eyes.

Alex sighed and said, "Ashly." He placed a soft kiss on Ashly's head, saying, "You don't have to act so strong around me. And didn't I tell you before? Keeping secrets from your husband is unfair."

Ashly gave a simple "Hm" as a reply.

Alex dropped to his knees in front of Ashly and pulled up the baggy s