Chapter 283
He touched her forehead, but she instinctively moved away. He withdrew his hand, saying, “Old Zhang is downstairs. I’ll ask him to check you.” He left without waiting for her response. Minutes later, Old Zhang, Mrs. Feng, Chase, and Sam entered. Old Zhang said she was much better but should continue taking medicine, noting her weak constitution and tendency to fall ill when she catches a cold, recommending strengthening tonics.
Mrs. Feng asked, “Ashley, are you hungry?” Ashley hadn’t eaten much at lunch. It was almost dinner time; she was hungry but lacked appetite. Mrs. Feng insisted she eat something,
structing Chase to bring her food from the kitchen.
After Mrs. Feng and Old Zhang left, Chase didn’t. He read while she ate. She noticed he still had the book from the hot spring resort. She frowned.“You-”
He smiled.“I read it for half an hour that day. Your ideas were interesting, and it gave me some new perspectives.”
She remained silent, her appetite gone. He leaned back, watching her.“All these years, you still can’t even argue properly?”
She looked away. He sighed.“Okay, I’m not mad anymore. Eat.“
