I could not divulge further and only said, “Don’t worry, Mom. I’m just going over to take a look. I’ll discuss it over with you guys before making any decisions. I know this is something big, so I won’t make rash decisions.”
Her lips pursed into a thin, hard line before she said, “Okay. But you have to tell us everything that happens at A City. Don’t be rash and rush into decisions. Please discuss it with us first.”
I nodded. “Don’t worry, I know what to do.”
Ashton was back from taking a call. He noticed that my parents were eyeing me with a worried look on their faces, and asked, “What’s the matter?”
Cameron spoke first, “Mr. Fuller, are you going to A City with Scarlett too? I’m really worried that she’s going on a trip alone, especially now that she’s pregnant. I know that you’re a busy man, and you have a lot on your plate. But she’s pregnant with your baby. I’d appreciate it if you could make her and the baby your priority.”
Ashton actually had no idea that I was heading to A City. After listening to my mother, he cast a glance in my direction, and his brows creased slightly. Luckily, he did not inquire further and merely replied to Cameron as he nodded, “Yes, I will.”
Noticing the time, Cameron was worried that I might have to stay up late if I stayed any longer and egged us on, “It’s getting late. You guys should head back soon. Please inform us when you’re heading to A City. Your father will send someone to look after you.”
I nodded. Actually, I was planning to head to A City alone, but I knew they would not be able to stop nagging me if I had told them my plan. In the end, I relented and headed out of the hospital with Ashton.
After getting into the car, I did not actually talk to Ashton. Instead, I was on the phone with Hailey.
I had not noticed Ashton’s odd demeanor, even after we had reached the villa. When I was about to head upstairs for a shower, the man who was sitting on the sofa finally spoke up, “You’ve never planned to tell me that, nor have you ever considered how I’d feel about the matter, right?”
I was stumped and turned around to gauge him. His deep-set obsidian gaze was frigid. Feeling a chill down my spine, I explained, “No, that’s not it. I was actually planning to tell you after we got home, I mean after I’ve told Mom.”
He continued to stare at me. “Then, why didn’t you say anything?”
I was rendered speechless. This man was really starting to act like a child. Helpless, I explained myself. “I actually gave what Dad said in the morning some thought, and thought it was worth a try. I’m really worried about Summer’s prolonged stay at the hospital. So, I was thinking to make a trip to A City myself to find out if there’s any bone marrow match for her. That way we wouldn’t have to worry all the time.”
His lips turned into a disapproving hard line. “Do you plan to head there alone?”
I nodded and noticed his gaze darkened. I could not help but ask, “Can you really let things go unattended at Fuller Corporation? Don’t you have a lot of things to deal with?”
The man frowned. “I’m going with you.”
I was going to reject his offer, but thought better of it since he wouldn’t listen anyway. Nodding my head, I said, “Fine. We’ll go together then.”
I was getting sleepy and said nothing else. He had a call coming in, and I headed for a shower upstairs.
Initially, I planned to head to K City after meeting up with Hailey, but I did not expect Ashton to buy the tickets as soon as the next day. What was more, he woke me up really early as well.
Warm cozy beds were especially inviting during winter, and I had not been able to snap out of it despite having sat on the bed for quite some time. I only heard Ashton nagging about the things to bring over to K City. In a daze, I merely listened as he prattled on. After he was done packing, Ashton noticed that I was still sleepy. Helplessly, he edged closer and whispered into my ear, “Do you need me to carry you into the bathroom?”
I opened my eyes and looked at him, still drowsy from being sleepy. “Why the bathroom?”
He could not help but chuckle. “Aren’t you going to wash up before heading out? Or are you planning to head outside looking all disheveled?”
I nodded, “Yeah, I need to wash up,” I mumbled as I dragged myself out of bed. He could not stand seeing me struggling and proceeded to carry me into the bathroom. I yawned as I leaned in his embrace.
In his embrace, I protested, “Why are we rushing over to A City anyway? I was planning to have a date with Hailey before leaving. I didn’t even have the chance to let her know yet.”
Noticing that I was still sluggish, Ashton decided to just help me wash my face. I closed my eyes, and enjoyed the warmth of the water that sobered me up a little. As he squeezed toothpaste out of the tube, he said, “You could ask her out anytime, but isn’t it better if you could really find the bone marrow match at A City and just get this surgery over and done with?”
Nodding my head, I took over the toothbrush with the toothpaste on it, and said, “You’re right.” I started to brush my teeth as I leaned against the sink. Being a head taller than me, there was no problem for Ashton to brush through my unruly hair with a wooden brush. I shifted uncomfortably as he combed through the tangles, and mumbled, “I’ll do it myself later.”
