Chapter152
Tim nodded, “Okay, go.”
Half an hour later, Ashley arrived at the villa. Chase’s car was there; he was likely back. She saw him chatting with the matriarch and Sam. He noticed her first but didn’t speak. The matriarch. stood up, smiling, “Ashley, you’re back!”
“Hmm.” The matriarch
patted
her
hand, “Hungry?
Dinner’s
almost
ready.”
“Okay.” Chase sat beside her. The matriarch served her food, sighing, “You’ve lost weight again. ake care of yourself.” She glared at Chase, who, without prompting, served Ashley food. ake Ashley:“Thank you.” The matriarch said she brought supplements and would have them prepared for Ashley and Chase. Ashley couldn’t refuse.
The matriarch, having lived in Y City, made excellent soup. After dinner, she supervised the preparation of the supplements. Ashley wanted to help but was pushed out of the kitchen. She sat on the sofa; Sam and Chase were on their phones.
Tim messaged her; she responded quickly. She was engrossed; she didn’t notice the matriarch leaving the kitchen. Chase put down his phone. Ashley put down her phone, “Grandma.” The matriarch sighed, looking at them, “You three…” She sat beside Ashley, “What are you doing?”
“Work…”
to
Is him!
he Chase, “Talk
a decoration?” The matriarch snorted, pointing at Ashley paused. She hadn’t mentioned leaving Sterling Corp. She looked at Chase, who seemed in a good mood. He didn’t mention her resignation, likely fearing the matriarch would make her
return.
The matriarch changed the subject, taking them for a walk. She was tired and told them to rest. Ashley bathed and dried Sam’s hair. Sam noticed Mom didn’t talk much lately.
