Chapter 5

Ashley Baker stood before the massive mirror by the wall admiring the curves in her body. She was wearing a waist trainer that trimmed down her shape and brought out the delicate features she wanted to show in the body-hugging gown she was putting on tonight.

The gown, a red velvet material, was a birthday gift from her husband. It was accompanied by some pieces of diamond jewelry that looked like they cost an arm and a leg to get them. Ashley Baker had worn it just once on her dinner date with her husband on her birthday, and since then, she had not found a good enough occasion to wear it until now.

She picked up the dress which was lying on the chair before her dressing mirror and placed it close to her body, her eyes looking admiringly at the image of her body in the mirror.

Her husband, Dr. Elliot Baker, was seated by their bedside, a grim look on his face. He was studying the ceiling when Ashley turned to look at him. He always did this whenever he was anxious