Chapter 276
Ashley wasn’t surprised. Sam had practically begged her not to attend, wanting Tanya to replace her. And Chase wouldn’t let Tanya go alone. She replied to Sam’s teacher, “I know. Thank you, Teacher Yang.”
The week flew by. On Friday morning, Zark called, saying Dandan wanted to go camping.
Ashley paused.“Overnight?”
“Yes,” Zark said.“Don’t worry about safety. I’ve arranged everything–sleeping bags, tents, heaters.
ust bring yourself.”
“Okay.”
On Saturday morning, Ashley had lunch with her family at the Rong residence and inquired about her uncle’s new project. Reassured, she left for the campsite in the afternoon. Zark and Dandan had arrived. His staff were setting up tents and grills. The recent snow had left a thick blanket of white.
Seeing her, Dandan pulled her to build a snowman. She had often built snowmen with Sam. They quickly finished a small snowman. Dandan then found a scarf and carrot for it. Zark approached. Ashley didn’t speak. He crouched beside her.“You’re working at ChangMo now?”
She was still arranging the snowman.“Mm–hmm.”
Remembering her indifference towards ChaTanya at XunDu, he asked, “When did start?”
“A while ago.”
you
He wanted more details, but she seemed reluctant, so he changed the subject.“Five times total.”
She understood; five times accompanying Dandan.“Got it.”
Dandan returned with scarves, wanting to build a larger snowman next to the smaller one, like her and Ashley, instructing Zark to help. He complied silently.
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