Chapter153
Seeing Sam’s thoughtful gaze, Ashley asked, “What’s wrong?”
Sam shook her head, “Nothing.” She was overthinking or worried. After drying her hair, Sar rolled on the bed, “Mom, sleep with me tonight?”
Ashley paused, “Do you want me to?”
“Either way, Mom hasn’t slept with Dad in ages. Won’t you sleep with Dad
go
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matriarch I’l
back soon.” Leaving Sam’s room, she saw Chase in her room, working. He glanced at her. She went to th closet, got clothes, and showered. When she came out, Chase was still typing. She sat by the bed and did her skincare routine. Chase went to shower.
She went to bed; she thought she wouldn’t sleep easily, but she fell asleep to the sound of typing The next day, she woke up alone. After getting ready, she went downstairs; the matriarch was already awake. Before she could speak, Chase returned, in his workout clothes, looking like he’d just finished jogging. He greeted the matriarch, “Morning.”
The matriarch looked at them, unhappy, “You’re both up so early?”
Ashley found it strange. Chase calmly said, “I studied pharmacology. Your soup is useless to me.” He went upstairs.
Ashley paused, realizing he meant the matriarch had drugged their soup… He likely didn’t drink it. She was surprised. Before she could speak, the matriarch sighed, “Sometimes, knowing too with Chase.” much isn’t good. I want another grandchild. Ashley, try harder with Ashley:“…” She knew she and Chase wouldn’t be together. Having another child was impossible.
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