Chapter 286
“Really?” He was surprised.“You were watching intently that day. I thought you liked it…” “I saw some acquaintances there,” she replied.
Seeing her disinterest, he showed her a racing video of his idol, sighing at her absence from future events.
“I’ll get a book,” she said.
He said, “Take it easy, even though you’re feeling better.”
“Okay.”
Upstairs, Chase was gone. She found her book on the desk, returning it to her bag. She sometimes brought books when staying over. She went to Sam’s room, finding it unlocked.
bored. Talk to me.” Ashley paused. She heard Sam’s voice, “Aunt Wu, I’m
later. Don’t
resumed.“I’ll
drink
my soup
Sam’s voice Ashley leaned against the wall.“Bye, Aunt Wu! Mua~”
worry,
Aunt
Wu.”
Sam didn’t immediately come out. Ashley coughed, entering the room. Sam, swinging her legs, sat up.“Mommy, why are you here?”
“Getting a book.”
Sam took her hand.“Great–grandmother said the soup is ready. Coming down?
go ahead.” Ashley withdrew her hand.“I already–had some. You
Sam, still cheerful from her call with Tanya, didn’t notice Ashley’s subdued tone.“Okay, see you downstairs!”
“Mm–hmm.”
