Chapter156
Ashley:“…” She knew they wouldn’t be together. Another child was impossible. Sam came downstairs. Seeing her, her expression softened. Chase sat beside her at breakfast. They didn’t talk. Sam asked Chase to take her to school. He agreed.
You’re going to…”
The matriarch looked at Ashley, “Chase, take Ashley too. Ashley interrupted, “No, Grandma. He’s busy; I don’t have a car.” The matriarch insisted, “He can go to his business dinner. Just call for a driver.” She
ecided, “That’s settled.”
Ashley:“…” She looked at Chase, who said nothing, agreeing.
They left for school. Sam was happy to be with them both. Ashley couldn’t remember the last time she rode with Chase. As Sam got in, Chase said, “You sit there.”
Ashley paused, feeling awkward, but went to the other side and got in. Sam was between them. Chase was texting. Ashley looked ahead. Sam snuggled into Chase, peeking at his phone, “Aunt Tanya.”
Chase hummed in response. Sam looked at Ashley, then continued looking at Chase’s phone; she didn’t mention their conversation. Sam got bored, opening the car’s storage compartment. Ashley saw lipstick, a small handbag, and Sam’s backpack – Tanya’s things. She understood why
didn’t want her beside him–it was Tanya’s usual seat.
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