“Clarissa, Ashley is here to keep me company.” Seeing the embarrassment on Ashley’s face, Yasmin had to explain. “But it wouldn’t be long before she becomes pregnant,” she added as an afterthought.

“I see, that’s wonderful. I wish you happiness.”

Clarissa flashed them a smile, but underneath it there was a dejected look.

Mothers and babies had a deep connection. The child in Yasmin’s arms turned to look at Clarissa and stammered, “Mommy… Hug… Hug…”

Clarissa came forward and embraced her little one in her arms. There was a big smile on her face. Yasmin, on the other hand, stretched out her slender fingers and gently pulled the child’s pink cheek. “Clarissa, I admire both of your connection. Even though Roland is still young, he seems to be very fond of you. Motherhood has been lovely for you.”

As soon as Yasmin finished speaking, Clarissa’s mobile phone rang. She excused herself and took the call. Once she was done, she returned and said, “Yasmin, there is an emergency in my company. Could you please take care of Roland for me?”

“Of course, Clarissa! Go ahead and attend to your work. With me here, you won’t have to worry about Roland,” Yasmin agreed happily.

Clarissa gave the child to Yasmin and left in a hurry.

Once his mother was gone, Roland’s eyes were staring at the direction she had left. Yasmin turned around and asked softly, “Roland, do you think this aunt is beautiful?”

“Come on, let’s hug,” Ashley said, noticing the child was now looking at her. She stretched out her soft hands and coaxed him to go to her.

The child grinned and jumped to her. There wasn’t an ounce of hesitancy.

“Wow, this is amazing. A child who doesn’t even have all his teeth knows how to win a beautiful woman’s heart. Your beauty compelled him to pounce on you. He no longer looks sad,”

Yasmin gushed, seeing the close affinity between her friend and the child.

With a smile, Ashley took a seat and seated the little boy on her lap. “He’s so cute and delicate!” she enthused.

“Yes, when I first saw him, I was overcome by an urge to take care of him,” Yasmin said, leaning forward and caressing the little boy’s smooth face with the tip of her finger. “When I first came here, this little boy staggered to me. Although I couldn’t understand his gibberish, I took an instant liking to his adorable face.”

As he was being discussed, little boy bounced on Ashley’s knees and made cute noises. His lively and lovely appearance was really pleasing.

Ashley put her hands under the child’s armpits and let him play freely. “His mother seems to be very busy, but the child doesn’t make a fuss. He looks sensible.”

“Clarissa is a single mother from another city. She is successful in what she is doing. Roland is a result of a one-night stand,” Yasmin filled in. Her eyes were brimming with love for this child. She went on, “Recently Clarissa has been very busy. Roland’s dad has suddenly reappeared in her life. She is probably busy hiding Roland.”

“Is it for the custody of the child?”

“That’s what I think it is. I genuinely think Clarissa is lucky to have such a good son. If that man is trustworthy, she can start a family with him. She should not shoulder the burden alone. Moreover, Roland deserves a complete family,” Yasmin said and sighed deeply.

At this moment, a soft piece of music interrupted them from their thoughts.

“Class begins!” Yasmin said enthusiastically. She flashed her friend a smile. “Ashley, you can take this class with Roland. It might prepare you for future motherhood.”

There would be a two-hour early childhood education course. It would teach to promote the comprehensive development of children’s physical strength, intelligence and interest.

The spacious training room was divided into different parts, according to the baby’s age. Yasmin and Ashley learned how to develop the abilities of children between the ages of 0 and 2 in all aspects.

As a group, Ashley and Roland were studying very carefully.

For the next few days, Clarissa had to excuse herself. She was quite busy. Yasmin and Ashley were more than happy to take care of the child.

Therefore, as time went by, Ashley, who grew fond of Roland, decided to go to the training room on time every day. Moreover, she had nothing else to do. While she was there, she tried her best to take good care of Roland.

To her delight, he reciprocated the love. Yasmin’s observant eyes watched them, satisfaction washing over her.

It was a gloriously sunny day. Joseph and Ashley were on their way back to Ariosa.

Ashley was facing the window. Her eyes scanned the flashing scenery. For some reason, she was eerily silent.

“What’s wrong with you, Ashley?” Joseph asked, breaking the silence.

She was startled out of her reverie by his voice. “Ah? Nothing.”

“No, please tell me. You look quite unhappy.” Noticing the frown on his girlfriend’s face, Joseph tried to probe into her mind to replace out what she was thinking.

The past few days Ashley had spent in Olkfield, there was always a smile on her face. She was in good spirits all the time. Even when she said goodbye to her friend just now, she was smiling. But now, she was looking out of the window in a daze. Joseph was confused by this change.

Hearing the worried question of her boyfriend, Ashley grinned brightly and said, “I’m not unhappy. I just feel a little reluctant to part with them.”

Her forced smile didn’t convince him. He frowned and got ready to ask her more questions. Ashley, however, announced, “I think I will take a nap. Focus on driving.”

After saying that, she adjusted herself and found a comfortable position in the spacious car. Then she lay supine on the seat and put on an eye mask. She crossed her beautiful palms over her abdomen. Her delicate face looked even more beautiful at this moment.

Joseph was certain that something was bothering her. However, seeing she wanted to relax, he decided to let it go. He focused his attention on the road and drove silently.

Ashley had closed her eyes, but she wasn’t sleeping. She was deep in thought.

The events of yesterday had made her gloomier than ever.

Last evening, Zachary and his father had invited Joseph to inspect the Estrada Group. As usual, they wanted him to give them relevant guidance.

Ashley and Yasmin, who were about to part, spent every second talking.

Yasmin, dressed in loose cotton maternity dress, leisurely leaned against the sofa and said with a smile, “Ashley, after being to the training center all these days, do you want to have a child to play with? Oh, wait! Let me frame the sentence in a better way. I mean, do you want to have a baby?”

Ashley was used to Yasmin’s taunts. She knew what her friend was driving at.

It was obvious that Ashley didn’t want to discuss this topic. Yasmin, however, wasn’t dissuaded. She continued in a naughty tone, “Have you been working harder these days?”

“What?” It took a moment for Ashley to comprehend her friend’s words.

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