My Secret Billionaire Husband Chapter 2885 - 2415: Ashton Heath Treats Me Well

"I’m truly happy to be married to him, to be his wife. Now I even wish to bear another child with him."

Joanna Lawrence was surprised into asking, "You’re considering a second child?"

Aria Rowlett beamed, "Yes, it’s something I’m contemplating. However, even if another baby is decided upon, it won’t be right away. Perhaps in a few years. I can’t be indefinitely at home with the child; I have my own aspirations to chase."

"I had imagined that once Stacy matures a little, capable of self-ambulation and speech, I could find some ease. By then, I’ll have more capacity to focus on my own endeavors. We have an agreement, don’t we? You will be the lead actress in the inaugural film I produce."

*

Joanna Lawrence remained at Aria’s residence until after supper before making her way home.

Ashton Heath arrived to collect her following the end of her workday.

That evening, Ashton seized every available moment, and Joanna didn’t surrender to deep slumber until the early hours before dawn.

She had initially requested a single day off.

Yet, upon awakening, it was already the second day, deep into the afternoon.

As a result, Ashton Heath procured an additional day off for her.

This extended leave provided Joanna the opportunity to call upon Madam White and Sir White at the White family estate.

Madam White expressed immense delight at her arrival.

"Joanna, what prompts this sudden visit? Didn’t you mention a filming schedule of a fortnight?" Within the confines of the living room, Madam White, her countenance alight with joy, clasped Joanna Lawrence’s hands. Her eyes were almost lost to view, crinkled by her broad smile.

Her heart swelled with elation; her gaze radiated pure happiness. In one breath, she relayed instructions to the attending maids: "Procure the Bird’s Nest soup that I had the kitchen prepare for her. Also, instruct the kitchen to craft some of her preferred pastries."

"She will be joining us for dinner this evening. Ensure a more elaborate spread is prepared. Cook additional servings of the dishes she favors."

"And bring forth Orange from the garden. I’m certain it’s likely napping amongst the blossoms. Fetch its favorite canned sustenance to coax it out."

On each occasion Joanna Lawrence paid a visit to Madam White, she would engage in play with the plump orange feline. Recognizing Joanna’s affection for cats, Madam White consistently directed the maids to bring the pet forth for her to caress.

Despite having been formally acknowledged by the White family, following her marriage to Ashton Heath, Joanna was now the mistress of her own household.

Consequently, her visits to the White residence became less frequent.

Each time she graced them with her presence, Madam White’s happiness was palpable.

"Yes, madam," the maid responded, turning towards the kitchen to relay the orders.

Madam White, without relinquishing her hold on Joanna’s hands, conducted a close, thorough examination. Subsequently, she slightly knitted her brows and remarked, "How is it that you appear thinner since your last visit? How does Ashton Heath attend to your well-being? Is his workload so demanding that he neglects you?"

"Mother, my weight remains unchanged. When did I possibly lose any?" Joanna Lawrence chuckled, "You are mistaken. Ashton ensures I am exceptionally well cared for."

"Is that so?" Madam White inquired. She scrutinized Joanna once more: "I still perceive a reduction in your weight."

"This is what you profess every time I visit," Joanna Lawrence giggled. "I weighed myself recently and even gained a pound."

Only then did Madam White accept her words, realizing her misjudgment.

While overjoyed at seeing her daughter, Madam White could not entirely quell her concern and probed further: "What precipitated your return? Did an issue arise?"

"Yes, a matter did require my attention."

"And has it been resolved?"

"Indeed, it is resolved. I took two days off, and I shall resume my duties tomorrow."