Chapter226
“Okay.” Sam handed the phone to Chase.“Dad, Mom wants you.”
Chase paused his meal.“What is it?”
“My grandmother’s birthday is the day after tomorrow. I want you to tell Sam to stay with me and not run off that day.”
Chase replied, “Understood.” He then asked, “Anything else?”
I’ll pick her up Friday night.”
“Okay.”
With his agreement, Ashley felt reassured. After a moment of silence, she said, “Thank you.”
Chase:“Hmm.”
She hadn’t asked about his availability when she gave him the invitation, and she didn’t this time either. After all, him giving her the auction gifts meant she was representing him. He wouldn’t be there; why
why ask?
up immediately. say another word, hanging
She
didn’t
Chase didn’t seem to notice that Ashley, who always asked about his availability for Grandma Rong’s birthday, didn’t ask this year. Returning the phone to Sam, he said, “Mom will pick you up tomorrow night to go to your great–grandmother’s house. You must obey your mother on Saturday and not run off anywhere.”
Sam pursed her lips.“But-”
Chase said nothing, simply gazing at her calmly. Understanding there was no room for negotiation, she reluctantly agreed.“Okay…”
Chase approved.“Good girl.”
