Chapter182
Sam, however, pursed her lips, worried. She was afraid that if Chase asked, Ashley “would come down. Mom always listened to Dad; she couldn’t say no.
Meanwhile, Ashley, after ordering room service, opened her laptop. She’d been working for at short time when she heard the door open. She glanced up and saw Chase entering with his keycard.
She assumed he was retrieving something, glanced at him, then turned back to her work. He bit?” spoke. There’s a bonfire feast downstairs. It’s lively. Come down for
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She paused. Like Ethan, she thought he was just appeasing Grandma. It meant nothing. And even if it did, she didn’t care.
“I still have work,” she said. Looking at him, she added, “Don’t worry, I’ll cover for you if Grandma asks.”
He smiled, his dark eyes fixed on her. Her fingers stilled on the keyboard. She’d known him for years, they’d been married for years, yet she often felt she didn’t understand him, didn’t know what he was thinking. Before, she might have tried to decipher his emotions. Now… She pursed her lips, sticking to her decision. “Thank you for asking, but I’m not coming down.” He smiled silently.“Got it.” He turned and left.
Downstairs, Ethan and the others were already eating. Seeing him alone, they were surprised. he asked personally. Like Sam, they’d assumed Ashley couldn’t refuse if
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