Chapter171
Still in her robe, she paused, remembering the lingerie, as she noticed Chase’s stare. Then, she nonchalantly continued. She placed her things down, then removed her robe, revealing the lingerie in its entirety.
Chase paused. Ashley was sure he knew Grandma had given her the lingerie. Wearing it, he probably assumed she wanted something to happen between them.
But she didn’t. And how he felt was his problem. She wasn’t going to avoid wearing something. she liked just because he might misunderstand.
With that thought, she shed her robe without hesitation, ignoring his gaze. She settled into the pool, a couple of feet away from Chase.
He looked away. They were silent. From the corner of her eye, she saw his well–defined chest and subtly shifted her gaze.
Just as she thought they’d remain silent, he asked, “Want something to eat?” The resort had provided snacks. He pushed a tray toward her.
Ashley:“…Thanks.”
He didn’t speak. She picked up a pastry and nibbled it. She wasn’t hungry, though, and after one bite, she pushed the tray back. The clear water allowed her to clearly see his lower abdomen. No reaction. Other women might think he was… lacking. But Ashley knew better. His lack of reaction was simply because she held no appeal for him. It had nothing to do with what she wore. She’d long since figured that out. They were practically divorced; she didn’t want anything to happen between them, and she’d chosen this lingerie knowing it wouldn’t work on him.
