Out of Ashes Into His Heart novel Chapter 65

A faint cool, woody fragrance lingered subtly in the air, as if gently wrapped around me.

My brow furrowed ever so slightly before snapping out of my thoughts. I quickly stepped back, then raised my hand to rub the spot where Tom had touched. "Is it gone now?"

"It's gone." Tom chuckled softly, his expression as calm as ever. But as he withdrew his hand, he instinctively rubbed his fingers together, rolling them a little more before curling them up into a fist.

By the end of the meal, despite my efforts to control myself, I had eaten too much. My stomach felt uncomfortably bloated.

"I told you to eat less earlier. Feeling uncomfortable now, aren't you?" Tom shook his head helplessly. "There's a pharmacy downstairs. I'll go get you some digestive aids."

Seeing him reach for his coat, I quickly grabbed his sleeve. "There's no need for medicine. I'll just go for a walk instead."

After all, I was pregnant, and there were many medications I couldn't take.

Tom glanced at my hand clutching his sleeve. Once I let go, he raised his gaze, his lips curling into a warm smile. "I'll join you for a walk to work off this meal then."

Since moving here, this was my first time taking a stroll in the neighborhood. Being a high-end residential area, the landscaping was exquisite, and ambient lights along the paths created a warm and romantic atmosphere.

Just as I was enjoying the walk, my phone started ringing. It was a call from Alex.

Since our mother's passing, Alex seemed to have vanished without a trace. His phone had been unreachable, and no one knew where he had gone.

I knew he resented me and was avoiding me, so I didn't expect him to call out of the blue.

"Hello, Alex…"

The moment I answered the call, his tired voice came through, "Where are you right now?"

"I'm…" I instinctively wanted to say I was home, but I quickly changed my response. "I'm at a friend's house. Alex, where are you? Where have you been these days? I've been so worried about you."