My Secret Billionaire Husband
Chapter 1144 - 1141: Even if it’s just a rumor, I don’t like it

Chapter 1144: Chapter 1141: Even if it’s just a rumor, I don’t like it

He now wanted to change his mind, he didn’t want to keep hiding like this, nor did he want her to stay in the entertainment industry any longer.

Joanna Lawrence widened her eyes in surprise, thinking she had misheard.

"Ashton Heath, what did you say?" she whispered in astonishment, "Leave the entertainment industry? I... I didn’t hear that wrong, did I?"

She would not have been surprised if anyone else had said these words to her.

But if it was Ashton Heath...

Ashton Heath met her incredulous gaze and hesitated again.

He initially supported her acting career because he knew she truly loved it.

Not just as a pastime.

Now that he wanted her to give up what she loved most, just because he didn’t like her profession, was it going too far?

What right did he have to deprive her of her passion?

He was her husband, the closest person to her. If even he didn’t support her, how disappointed she would be.

Just like that, Ashton Heath changed his mind in an instant.

He couldn’t selfishly take away her passion just for his own preference.

But if he let her stay in the entertainment industry, their relationship would still have to remain a secret, and they would have to continue their affair.

She would also continue to be linked to various rumors with other men.

These things were unavoidable for anyone in the entertainment industry.

He didn’t know if he would be able to tolerate it the next time she was rumored to be with another man.

In the end, it was his love for her that took over everything. He closed his eyes and said hoarsely, "Just pretend I was talking nonsense; you don’t have to worry about it."

But Joanna Lawrence had already heard him clearly, and she knew he wouldn’t make such a statement casually.

She thought of the countless scandals on the Blog and looked at his face. Biting her lip, she asked softly, "Are you upset because of the scandals involving me?"

There had been too many scandals and rumors about her lately.

Even if he trusted her, he must still care about them at least a little, right?

"Joanna," Ashton Heath looked at her, caressed her head, and sighed softly, "I don’t want to lie to you. I do care a bit. I thought I wouldn’t care because those things are fake, and I know it very well."

"But I’m sorry, I can’t control my heart. Seeing so many people speculating about your special relationship with Frank, I really can’t pretend not to care at all. Do you know, at those times, I just want to stand up and tell everyone that you’re mine."

His large hand gently touched her cheek, caressing her soft skin, sighed again, and said with a bitter smile, "Baby, you’re mine. I don’t want you to have anything to do with any other man besides me. Even if it’s just a rumor, I don’t like it."

"Besides, Frank is my brother. Can you understand my feelings?"

Joanna Lawrence was silent for a few seconds before whispering an apology, "I’m sorry. I have no idea why they keep spreading rumors about me and Frank Parker. Maybe it’s because he defended me on the Blog, and those reporters misunderstood..."

Joanna Lawrence, of course, understood his feelings.

It was like how she knew very well that there was nothing between him and Rebecca Kelloway, but she wouldn’t feel completely indifferent if people kept spreading rumors about him and Rebecca.

"You don’t have anything to apologize for." Ashton Heath was silent for a few seconds, let go of her, and turned around, "Forget it, let’s pretend I never said anything. It’s getting late, and I’ll take you out for dinner."