Chapter127
“Burke. Zark took the girl from Ashley’s arms. He noticed she was soaked. He looked at Ashley, “This is…”
Ashley hadn’t expected the girl was his niece. She explained, “She fell into the pool. I rescued her.”
Zark:… Thank you.”
“You’re welcome,” Ashley said.“Change her clothes; she might catch.
might catch a cold.”
Zark nodded, wanting to say something, but his niece was crying, seemingly scared. He
mforted her, nodded at Ashley, and took her into the elevator.
Ashley returned to the hot spring. After showering and changing, she went to the buffet. Before she finished eating, Zark and his niece appeared.
“Can we sit here?”
Ashley
didn’t want much interaction with him,
but she
nodded, “Please.”
“Burke, stay here. I’ll get you something to eat.”
Burke looked at Ashley timidly, nodding, “Okay…”
Zark said to Ashley, “Watch her for me.” Ashley agreed.
Only Ashley and Burke remained. Burke was shy; Ashley didn’t want to scare her. Unsure of Burke’s dietary needs, she didn’t offer her food. She said gently, “Your uncle will be back soon.”
Burke looked at her, nodding after a while.
“Did the water get in your nose? Does it still hurt?”
Burke shook her head. Zark returned, placing a plate in front of Burke and giving her cutlery. She ate quietly.
Zark asked, “Is it good?”
Burke nodded. Zark looked at Ashley, then said to Burke, “This aunt saved
Burke, looking at Ashley, softly said, “Thank you, Aunt.”
