Ashley's work was quite demanding, but she did not feel tired.
Ida respected Ashley for her work attitude, despite her condition. Ida couldn't help but ask, "How do you feel right now? Do you think you can handle it? Maybe you need to step back and take a rest?"
Ashley couldn't help but laugh. She was not that vulnerable, and she was only four months pregnant. For Ashley, this was no big deal.
"No, thanks, Ida. I can do it. I'm fine," Ashley replied.
Ida said, "Alright then, just tell me if you feel any discomfort. By the way, Sarah knows that you are pregnant now. She asked me to tell you that if you feel uncomfortable or anything, just let us know."
"Okay, thank you so much Ida," said Ashley with a smile. She was lucky work such an understanding boss.
After Ida was out of sight, Ashley turned to look at the design sketch.
The annual fashion design competition of M Country would start in two months. It was certain that Sarah would join the competition. She was busy working on her designs with winning in mind. Just about everyone in the company was working at 100%.
Ashley was no exception. She couldn't get home until seven o'clock every day now, and was just as busy as anyone else.
Ashley came out of the elevator and happened to meet Selma who was about to go out.
When Selma saw Ashley, she was about to say hello to her. Selma was very surprised to see the bump on Ashley's belly.
Ashley didn't think it was a big deal. She smiled at Selma and greeted her.
After composing herself, Selma looked at Ashley with widened eyes· and asked in disbelief, "Ashley, what... What happened to you?"
It really wasn't so hard for her to figure out what happened to Ashley, considering that she now had such a large belly. There was no other explanation.
Ashley was not this large when they first met. How could she have grown so big?
y do. But I can just heat a meal when I get home. I don't want to trouble you on my account."
"It's no trouble at all. We have just finished eating. Let's go to my place. I'll heat some food up for you. You can eat it before you go home."
As she spoke, Selma went up and held Ashley's hand.
Ashley wanted to turn down Selma's offer, but she could not. She didn't want to be rude to her now. Besides, since Selma was already holding her hand, it might be dangerous for her to insist on getting rid of her grasp. Better to just let her have her way.
In the end, Ashley was pulled by Selma to her house and they had dinner together.
Tony was not at home. Ronald had gone for a walk after having dinner. Selma had planned on picking up Ronald, but she didn't expect to see Ashley.
Ashley still felt ashamed that Selma was going through all this trouble for her. "Selma, I really can just catch a bite on the way home. It's all right, really."
Selma· disagreed, "No way. You are pregnant now and you must eat well. The baby needs all the nutrients you can give it."
Selma was after all a mother, so she knew a lot about pregnancy. When Ashley was having her meal, Selma sat next to her and gave her some notes and pointers on pregnancy.