Until You Love Me

The sound of rushing water came from the bathroom. Garrett was taking a shower.

Ashley got up from the bed, covered by the quilt. When she thought of what happened last night, her face was red.

Although they were husband and wife, she still felt very shy after they had sex.

The sound of the water stopped, and Garrett walked out with a towel wrapped around him.

She handed the clothes to Garrett, "Breakfast is ready. I will wait for you downstairs."

"Okay!"

Going downstairs, Ashley carefully took out a cake from the refrigerator and placed it in the middle of the table.

She held a pregnancy report in her hand. Since she was nervous, her heart was thumping.

Today was their second marriage anniversary. Thinking about telling him about her pregnancy, Ashley was both nervous and excited.

Garrett had changed his clothes and came down. He was wearing a custom-made black suit, looking elegant and charming.

After breakfast, Ashley grasped the report in her hand, took a deep breath, and nervously said, "Garrett, I have something to tell you."

"Well, I have something to tell you, too."

"Then you say it first."

Garrett got up and took out the document from the drawer. He slowly handed it to Ashley with slender fingers.

"This is the divorce agreement. Take some time to look at it."

Ashley was caught off guard and tried hard to prevent herself from falling.

She took a deep breath. The air in her mouth hurt like a knife.

The divorce agreement?

Ashley's mind went blank. After a while, she finally came to her senses.

Ashley asked him blankly, "Do you want a divorce?"

"Yes."

His voice was extremely light and gentle.

Ashley held the pregnancy report and wanted to ask him if there could be any negotiation.

What if we have a baby?

Will you reconsider it?

Garrett said, "Lilliana is back. I want to end our marriage in advance. In the beginning, we agreed on a three-year marriage, but now the situation has changed. Let's end it one year earlier.

"I know it's a bit rushed. This is a drafted agreement. Take a look. If you have any requests, you can ask. I will satisfy you as much as possible."

Ashley's mind was blank as she replied. "Okay, I'll look at it later."

She placed her hands behind her back and tightly gripped the pregnancy report in her hands, layers of sweat seeping out.

She knew that there was no need to take it out.

"I still have to ask a favor from you," Garrett said.

Ashley clenched her hands and tried to look at him with a smile, "Okay, as long as I can help."

"You should tell Grandpa about our divorce. If I tell him, he won't agree."

"Okay, I understand."

She was an ordinary girl born into a humble family. Her mother, Laura Milbank, was a nurse and her father, Nick Howe, was a gambler.

Such a family would never be able to match the Baldwin family.

Many years ago, Garrett's grandfather Robert Baldwin and his father Dexter Baldwin were plotted against by their business rival. A car accident happened and triggered their heart disease.

Laura happened to pass by and warmly saved them.

Years later, Laura suffered from cancer. Nick was a gambler, so Laura was worried about Ashley. She contacted the Baldwin family for the first time and asked them to take care of Ashley after she passed away.

Robert then decided to marry Ashley to Garrett as soon as she graduated.

At that time, Garrett said, "I can marry you, but I have another woman in my heart. Our marriage will last for three years. Three years later, tell Grandpa you want a divorce and we'll part our ways."

She resisted the bitterness and the impulse to express her love.

She replied calmly, "I know. I also have someone in my heart. Once the time comes, I will keep my promise and leave."

Garrett fulfilled all the responsibilities of a husband.

He loved her, doted on her, protected her, and treated her extremely well.

All of Garrett's friends knew Ashley was his treasure. As long as she was irritated, the person responsible would suffer. Everyone was envious that she married a good man.

However, only Ashley knew that their marriage was not because of love at all. It was just a contract.

All the care Garrett gave her had nothing to do with love. It was just an obligation. The only thing Garrett loved was her body. He was obsessed with her body on the bed.

They had agreed on a three-year marriage. But now that the woman he truly loved had returned, she should give up.

Ashley bowed and picked up the divorce agreement on the table.

She had lost her appetite. Just as she was about to return to her room, Garrett suddenly tugged at his tie and called out to her.

"When you bring up the divorce, Grandpa will definitely ask the reason. Didn't you say that you liked a man for many years when you got married? Now that you're free to pursue your happiness with him. In this way, Grandpa won't refuse you."

Ashley nodded. "Yes, I will tell Grandpa so."

She couldn't wait to go back. If she stayed any longer, she might regret it and tell him, "Garrett, I don't want a divorce."

Garrett suddenly stretched out his hand. Ashley was afraid that he would find the report in his hand and retreated.

Garrett became worried and insisted on holding her hand. "Why do you look so pale? Are you feeling unwell?"

"No." Ashley hurriedly broke free of his hand.

"We've been married for two years. Do you think I can't tell that you are lying?" Garrett's gaze was deep.

Ashley finally succumbed. "Nothing serious. It's just that my period came."

"Have a good rest."

After saying that, Garrett suddenly glanced at her clenched right hand and asked in a low voice, "What are you holding in your hand? Why are you holding it so tightly?"

Ashley immediately threw it into the trash and forced a smile. "Nothing. Just trash. I kept holding it in my hand and forgot to throw it away."

Garrett wouldn't know how much her heart hurt.

It was as if someone cut open her heart with an axe and split it in two. Blood was dripping and the flesh was badly damaged.

Every part of his heart was still bleeding. She held the broken heart and the intense pain almost killed her.

"Garrett..." Ashley murmured, "We are a good couple. Why can't we just keep it like that?"

She took a leap of faith when she married him.

Now she was politely asked to leave the house.

"Ashley, silly girl, you lost the bet in the end. He doesn't love you, not at all."

Seeing that Ashley was weak and staggering, Garrett didn't think much before picking her up.

Ashley was stunned and hurriedly said, "Let me go. I'll go back myself."

"You're so weak. Don't force yourself."

Garrett's gentle and charming low voice sounded in her ears.

It was this voice that she was addicted to for two years. But now he suddenly wanted to leave.

Ashley blinked, unable to hold back her tears.

Garrett teased her. "You're not a teenage girl anymore. Why are you crying because of your period? Don't cry. I'll get a doctor to check on you later."

"I'm not crying," Ashley said stubbornly.

He was so stupid.

He had no idea what she was crying about.

"Alright. You're not crying!" Garrett compromised.

"Can you tell me who he is?" He suddenly asked.

"He?" Ashley was baffled.

"Haven't you said you have loved a man for many years? I'm curious who is so lucky to win your heart," Garrett said.