Chapter 358: Surprise

Joey opened the door to the house and closed it quietly behind him.

His face was filled with joy, which was very different from the stress he had been feeling for weeks.

He couldn't wait to tell Ashley the good news. Damon's offer seemed like it came out of nowhere, but it was a lifeline.

As he walked deeper into the living room, he saw her relaxing on the couch with her hands on her growing belly.

She looked up from the book she had been reading,

Her tired eyes lit up when she saw him, and Ashley looked at Joey with a confused smile matching his energy. "What's got you all excited?"

Joey grinned, sitting down beside her. "Well… I'm sure you'll be happy to hear this. I'm not gonna drop out anymore."

Her face lit up, relief washing over her as she leaned forward slightly. "Joey, really? That's amazing! What changed?"