Chapter173
At that moment, the other elevator doors opened, and Ethan stepped out. Ashley was surprised; she hadn’t expected him to be at the resort. Grandma and Chase, however, didn’t seem surprised, clearly knowing he was coming.
Ethan saw Ashley, raised an eyebrow, then warmly greeted Grandma.“Grandma, you’re leaving already? Won’t you have lunch first?”
The Sterling and Smith families were close. Grandma Sterling had practically watched Ethan grow up. She smiled kindly. “No, no, you all have fun.”
They saw Grandma to her car. Once the car was gone, Sam excitedly asked, “Uncle Smith, why are you here?”
Ethan gently pinched her cheek.“Your dad asked me to come. I said hello to Grandma Sterling and rushed
What do you think? Uncle Smith pretty awesome, right?”
“Dad sent you?”
“Yep.‘ Ethan grinned.“Knowing your great–grandmother was leaving, Uncle Smith also told Uncle He and Aunt Tanya. They’re on their way and will be here soon. Excited?” He deliberately looked at Ashley.
She noticed and knew it was intentional. Sam was thrilled. She was about to nod, then hesitated, glancing at Ashley.
