liked Ashley’s cooking.
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Chapter 12
Mersi
Except for Chase’s grandmother, no one in the Sterling family treated Ashley with respect. Barney treated Ashley as a maid. Ashley had now, on the verge of divorce, she wouldn’t compromise anymore. tolerated his disrespect for Chase’s sake. But “Sorry, Yonnie. I’m busy tomorrow.” She would focus on her career. After the divorce, she wouldn’t waste her time on them. Yonnie was surprised. Ashley had always been accommodating. She assumed Ashley must be busy. She didn’t like it.“Chase and Sam aren’t with you. What are you so busy with?”
Ashley inwardly sighed. She’d centered her life around Chase and Sam. Yonnie’s comment stung, but she wouldn’t be like that anymore.
As she was about to reply, people approached Yonnie.“Ms. Sterling!” They were there for the celebration. They glanced at Ashley and As she was about to reply, people approached Yonnie.“Ms. Ster asked, “Ms. Sterling, who is this lady?”
Yonnie didn’t introduce Ashley as her sister–in–law. She coldly said, “A friend.”
“Oh, a friend…”
They were all influential figures. Seeing Yonnie’s attitude, they didn’t pay attention to Ashley, except for one who admired her legs. They left with Yonnie.
Yonnie’s attitude didn’t bother Ashley anymore. She left.
At 10 pm, Chase and Sam’s flight landed. They arrived home near midnight. Sam fell asleep. Chase carried him upstairs. Passing the master bedroom, he saw the door open, but the room was dark. He put Sam to bed and entered the master bedroom. It was empty. Ashley was gone.
