#Chapter 227: Mercy

For the remaining few days before the transfer exam, I spent all my free time cram studying in the dorm room I shared with Asher. I was trying very hard not to over worry. I knew I needed to stay very calm for the sake of the baby. Asher was doing his best to assist me. Occasionally, he would break from whatever it was he was doing around the room, just to come over and surprise tickle me until I couldn’t stop laughing. “Mercy!” I said between my giggles. “Mercy, please!” He laughed too, when he stopped, then kissed me soundly. I was so blessed to have such a good man at my side. The way he had stood up for me against my parents still made my heart since. He had told them he would take care of my baby and me for the rest of our lives. He’d spoken with such conviction, I couldn’t help but believe him. Still, a small worry tugged at me. “Asher,” I said, suddenly serious. He recognized my shift immediately and sat beside me on the bed. “What’s wrong?” I felt a bit silly asking,