Chapter 79

Juliet let out a short, mocking laugh. "Ash isn't here. Who are you putting on this pitiful act for? "This child isn't his. Asher still has that much decency. If I were already divorced from him, then maybe what you're saying would sound more convincing." The smile on Evangeline's face froze. She clearly had not expected that reaction. "Juliet, I know you probably won't believe anything I say, but I really hope we can keep things civil—for Ash and for this child." As she spoke, her hand moved instinctively to her lower belly. "Ash has been in a terrible mood lately because of you. He really cares about you," Evangeline added. "If you're here to play mediator, you can stop," Juliet said. She then gave Evangeline a cold look. "Whatever's between him and me has nothing to do with you." "How could it have nothing to do with me?" Evangeline smiled, a trace of provocation creeping in. The fragile mask finally cracked. "Juliet, you really have no shame." She stepped closer, lowerin