Chapter129
“Grandma wants us for dinner tomorrow night.”
Ashley paused, “Okay, I know.” He hung up immediately. Ashley didn’t mind. She put down her phone and continued reading. She slept well that night and woke early. She jogged, then went to the hot spring.
A woman in her forties, who seemed to be Burke’s nanny, approached with Burke. She’d seen her yesterday. Because she’d taken a call, she’d missed Burke, who’d disappeared. If Ashley hadn’t found Burke, things would have been bad. The nanny thanked Ashley. Ashley said, “You’re welcome.” She thought Burke wouldn’t go near the water again, but Zark likely helped her overcome her fear. Burke, holding the nanny’s hand and a float, cautiously entered the water. She paddled towards Ashley, calling softly, “Auntie…”
turned, “What?”
Burke said
but nothing
Ashley The nanny smiled, “Burke likes you.”
happily swam
around
her.
Ashley smiled faintly. She needed to leave for a company event. Before leaving, she greeted Burke. Burke opened her arms, “Auntie, hug.”
e elevator. Zark appeared. Burke smiled, “Uncle.”
Ashley hugged her and took her to
up, but Zark reached for her, but she clung to Ashley, extending one arm to Zark. He picked her she still held onto Ashley’s robe, pulling it open, revealing Ashley’s blue lace lingerie.
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