In short, Joanna could feel that Ashton Heath really wanted a baby.
She pondered for a moment, looked into the man's expectant eyes, bit her lip, and decided firmly: "Ashton, I don't want a baby right now. I feel that once the baby is born, I have to be responsible for it and take good care of it."
"But I'm not ready for that yet. I'm sorry to disappoint you."
Marrying at this age had already disrupted part of her life plans.
But she didn't regret it.
Because Ashton was really good to her, she could accept this disruption.
But having a baby...
Until she was mentally prepared to accept this, she would never give birth.
She could disrupt her life plan.
But she couldn't irresponsibly bring a life into this world without being prepared.
This would be irresponsible behavior.
Ashton's face didn't show much disappointment either.
Joanna's refusal was within his expectations.
He guessed she might not agree, but he still had hope that she might.