Chapter 320

Naomi sounded puzzled. ‘What is it? So mysterious that you can’t even let me tell Ryan?’ ‘I’ll explain everything over dinner. You’re the only one who can help me with this.’ ‘Okay, okay, don’t worry. I won’t say a word. Where shall we meet?’ Naomi could tell I was serious and quickly agreed. ‘You choose. But are you sure it’s alright, in your condition?’ I knew how protective Ryan Fenty was about her and their unborn baby. ‘It’s fine, really. Let’s meet at The Galleria. I’ll go there this afternoon to look at some baby things, and we can have dinner when you finish work.’ ‘Alright, but please be careful. I wouldn’t bother you like this if I had anyone else to ask. I feel terrible asking you to come out while you’re pregnant. Ryan would probably blame me if he found out.’ But I needed to know the truth. Even though a part of me suspected Rhys was right, I still clung to a sliver of hope that Ashton was innocent, that he wouldn’t do this to me. ‘Don’t be silly. I’m glad to help,’ Naomi