Chapter 633 He Was Jealous

A sly smile was etched on Ashley's face. She was amused at the embedded innocence in her friend's question. Judging from the look in Chloe's eyes, she could tell that the former had never done any house chores before.

"It's actually very easy. Just hold it tight, but don't use too much strength either. Anyway, this might be too complicated for you right now, so let's just get out of here."

Ashley placed the bowls on the table before rubbing her hands against the apron.

Disappointed at her friend's dismissal, Chloe pouted as she was dragged out of the kitchen.

Talentless as she was in household chores, she knew that trying to learn was the key. After all, she would really need to learn everything once she settled down with Nolan.

A cartoon show resounded from the living room, in which Richard sat comfortably on the sofa. His eyes were glued on the screen, watching the Boonie Bears with a smile on his lips.

Although it was suitable for 2 to 3-year-old kids, Richard was evidently still interested despite already being 5 years old.

Chloe immediately walked towards him, wanting to tease him with a tickle, while Ashley glanced at him affectionately, caressing her belly with her left hand.

He now looked completely different from the night Ashley first saw him. The grease and dirt on his face had been washed off, and he was now dressed differently, too. He seemed to have found his home, under Ashley's roof and in her loving care.

Just when Chloe was about to reach for Richard from his side, her cell phone suddenly rang.

A smile was immediately plastered on her face, seeing the number register on her screen. But in an attempt to hide it, Chloe slightly coughed before pressing the button.

Little did she know, it did not escape Ashley's eyes, who also smiled, knowing who the caller was on the other line.

"Hello?" greeted Chloe, distancing herself from the two in the living room.

Nolan stood by the French window inside the villa, glancing at the dark surroundings outside with a cigarette in his hand. His face turned grim upon hearing Chloe's voice. In an obviously sullen tone, he asked, "Where are you right now?"

"I'm in Ashley's house. What's wrong? Didn't I tell you today? I

ten or left something behind.

Struggling to stand, Ashley, held on to the edge of the sofa for support. Slowly, she walked towards the door and squeaked it open.

To her surprise, it wasn't Chloe on the door; it was someone else, someone familiar to her.

Tilting her head to one side, she thought, 'Is this Nolan?'

Seeing the look of annoyance on the man's face, Ashley figured her guess was probably right––it was indeed, Nolan.

The man pierced his sharp eyes straight through Ashley, who knew very well why he came rushing to her door at this hour.

'Good golly, Chloe! Now you've done it, ' she thought to herself, trying her best to keep the smile that was slowly creeping on her lips.

Coughing to hide away the amusement on her face, Ashley asked, "Why are you here?"

'Where is Chloe? Shouldn't she be back home with him by now?' she continuously thought to herself.

Chloe often talked about Nolan to her, saying how they came from J City and had been getting along well lately. But that crazy friend of hers didn't bother to mention how handsome he looked with a straight poker face that was staring at her at the moment.

'I only let Chloe hang out with this woman because Chloe doesn't have many friends here, but now, this woman is stealing my time with her!' Nolan thought as he stood by the door without saying anything. Much to his irritation, he noticed a shadow of amusement lingering on this woman's face, as if she was mocking the situation he was in!