Chapter 15: Jealousy and Understanding
Huanhuan was cute and adorable No one would call her ugly or disgusting. This was the first time someone had said that Huanhuan cried, clinging to Ashley
Ashley hugged her, “You’re not disgusting, you’re pretty and cute. Don’t you think so?” calmed down. Sam saw Ashley hugging and praising Huanhuan. His eyes reddened.“I don’t like you anymore! I don’t want you as my mom!” He tried to run away.
Hua
Jahley stopped him. She was angry but didn’t want to scold him publicly. She hugged him and
jaund him.“Don’t be angry
He cried, “Don’t hug her or say she’s cute!”
She understood–he was jealous. He didn’t want her as his mom, but he didn’t want anyone else either. She found it amusing. She didn’t promise but soothed him, moving them away from the crowd
Huanhuan was afraid of Sam
Ashley hugged Sam, “Son, you’re cool, but everyone’s tastes are different. You like cool things, but others like cute things. You can’t call people ugly just because they’re different. We should respect others.”
Sam pushed Huanhuan out of Ashley’s arms. Huanhuan
Sam understood. He knew he was wrong but didn’t want Ashley to hug other children. Ashley ruffled his hair, wiping his tears. “It’s okay to make mistakes. But don’t say that again.” Sam calmed down, hugging her.“Okay.”
Ashley kissed his face and turned to Huanhuan, “Huanhuan, this is Sam. He’s sorry. Will you forgive him?
Huanhuan nodded.
Thank
you,
Huanhuan.” Ashley
smiled at Sam. “What
should
you
do
Sam: “I’m sorry.”
uanhuan shyly said, “It’s okay…”
Ashley was relieved. She took them to the classroom. The teacher took Huanhuan. Ashley knelt beside Sam,“It’s okay now. Let’s go to class.”
Sam wasn’t shy. He wasn’t afraid of what others thought. He suddenly didn’t want Ashley to leave. He hugged her, “Mom…”
“Yes?”
eyes
flickered.“Nothing.”
“…” He wanted Ashley’s cooking, but he remembered Tanya’s race. His He could eat Mom’s cooking anytime, but Tanya’s race wasn’t often. He chose Tanya. “Okay, go to class. Don’t keep the teacher waiting.”
“Okay.”
He let go but looked back,“Call me at lunch.”
“Okay”
He went into the classroom. Ashley watched him give his self–introduction, then left for work.
At the office, she didn’t see Chase but Alex, who introduced someone, “This is Chen Li, your replacement.”
Chen Li was beautiful, dressed in designer clothes. She looked at Ashley, then extended her hand, “Nice to meet you, Lin Jie. Please teach me.”
Ashley shook her hand, “You’re welcome.”
“I graduated from P University this June. Which university did you graduate from?” She graduated this year? She had little work experience. But perhaps she had skills. Ashley interrupted, “Ms. Chen, we have a meeting. Let’s talk work.”
Chen Li said, “Oh, right! Let’s talk work.”
On the way to the meeting, Chen Li whispered, “I heard Mr. Su is very handsome. Is it true?” Ashley:“Yes,”
Chen Li excitedly said, “I can’t wait to meet him! But Assistant Jiang said he won’t be here today…
Ashley didn’t know that. Chase didn’t come to Su Corp every day. At lunch, Chen Li took her to the cafeteria. Ashley called Sam.
Chen Li teased, “Calling your boyfriend?”
“My son.”
“You’re married?”
“Yes.
Sam was video calling Tanya. Chase was there too.
Sam pouted, “You’re mean! You had lunch without me!”
“You have school. Aunt will pick you up later, and we’ll have dinner together.”
“Okay.”
in looked at Chase, who gave Tanya some food, “What do you want for dinner? I’ll have them prepare it.” There was a reason Chase was captivated by her.
Sam happily listed his favorite foods. Chase listened. Tanya praised Sam’s outfit.
“Really?”
your
classmates?
Tanya laughed, “Yes!““How was school? Did you get along with They chatted happily. Chase ate quietly. The waitress thought they were a family and envied Tanya. Then, Sam saw Ashley’s video call.
