Ashley's POV
Knock, knock, knock.
The sound of knocking hit me like a thunderclap, a jarring explosion in my head. My body froze, the blood in my veins instantly turning to ice. Brian's face loomed just inches away, his lips closing in, making my stomach churn with disgust. I threw my hand up and shoved him away with every ounce of strength in me.
"Hebert!"
His name split through my muddled thoughts like a streak of lightning. What was he doing here? Did he see—? Hot shame swept over me like a tidal wave, drowning me. My cheeks flared, so fiery it felt like they might melt.
My heart pounded wildly, slamming against my ribs like it was about to escape. Did I betray him? Did I really just think that? With Brian's child growing inside me, how could I even begin to feel someth
