Chapter 848 You Have Nothing, But I Have Everything

Ashley had to admit that his antics lifted the weight from her chest. She exhaled and pressed her lips together. "Stop treating me like a child." Elias was the master of mischief. "Well, since you've chosen to be called 'babe' instead of 'Ash' or 'honey', I'll start calling you that from now on. I respect your decision." Ashley glared at him. "I'll rip your mouth off if you call me that." Elias laughed and kissed the corner of her lips. This time, Ashley didn't pull away. His gaze softened. "Sit tight. I'm going to get us some water." Her lips were starting to chap. "Okay." The vending machine was down another hallway. Elias selected two bottles of peach-flavored drinks. Beathan suddenly appeared, staring at him with a cold expression. "Elias, you're just using sweet talk to deceive Ashley." Elias didn't even bother looking at him. He casually scans the payment code on the vending machine. "How I treat my wife is none of your business." Beathan couldn't hold back his frustr