Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 2269

Aspen let out a giggle. "Well, that's thanks to Mrs. Rhodes. She asked Rowan in that sarcastic way of hers what she thought of you, honey. Rowan didn't even hesitate and went on and on about how great you were.

"Then, Mrs. Rhodes suddenly snapped and demanded to know how far you two had gone. She even threatened that if Rowan didn't come clean, Onyx Serpents would lose their place in Gabo Creek."

Andrew smiled helplessly. "That approach is definitely something Mrs. Rhodes would pull. I bet Rowan was scared out of her mind, wasn't she?"

Aspen covered her mouth, giggling. "Of course, she was terrified! She was so scared that she showed her true colors and spilled everything about you. She said you two had already slept together.

"Lately, Rowan's appetite has increased significantly, and she has had random cravings. There's a good chance she's pregnant."

Andrew was truly caught off guard. "Rowan is pregnant?"

Aspen's gaze turned resentful. "Who knows what's going on between you two? Anyway, with Rowan's current situation, she's already moved into Serenity Villa. Madam Delaney is so smug about it, bragging around Blumedale every few days."

Andrew became serious. "If she's pregnant, that won't do. I need to bring her to Chetvine. That's what a responsible man would do."

Aspen quickly interjected, "Honey, don't go through all that trouble. What would you bring her to Chetvine for? She couldn't possibly live in this rundown shack of yours. Just let her stay at Serenity Villa, and once Rowan gets her health back, we'll see what happens next.

"Fran checked on Rowan and said she's probably not pregnant, but it doesn't matter as we'll know for sure in another two weeks."

Andrew smiled. "You're right, I was getting all worked up for nothing!"

Aspen instantly teared up and grumbled, "Why are you hitting me? Is this how you treat your wife as soon as you get home?"

Andrew's face darkened. "Don't go around spreading nonsense. I'd never hit my wife. I just wanted to knock some sense into you so you'd stop daydreaming."

Aspen's smile returned, soft and playful. "Fine, but I'm still not losing out. At least Lauren, Fran, and Chantelle don't get the same chances I do. I'm the one who's always by your side. I get to be with you all the time. I can learn from experience anytime."

Andrew wanted to ask her what type of "experience" she meant.

And just like that, Aspen, his little servant, settled down to live in the small, rundown shack!