Chapter 287
Xerit
After Sam left, Ashley went to a second–floor window seat to read. Half an hour later, Mrs. Feng brought her herbal medicine.“Ashley, you’re here.”
Ashley stood, taking the bowl.“Grandma, why did you bring it up? Just call me downstairs.”
“You’re weak. Less movement is
bring it, but he’s been typing away in the study all weekend.”
Ashley suspected Chase was he
sat on another sofa, displeased.“I wanted Chase to
omputer more efficient in thing Tanya about a project–he likely found typing on a
study. She silently drank her medicine. The weather had cooled,
Owned
so it wasn’t too hot. Mrs. Feng at her speed.“That’s bitter medicine. Slower, Ashley.” Ashley set down the bowl.“It’s fine. Not that bitter.” Mrs. Feng offered her a candy, but Ashley declined.
Dinner was almost ready, but Ashley
but Ashley was already full. Mrs. Feng went downstairs. Half an hour later, Mrs. Feng and Sam returned upstairs, looking unhappy. Mrs. Feng said coldly, “It’s late, and Chase’s still at the company! Workaholic!”
Ashley hadn’t noticed a car arriving. Chase was likely at Tanya’s office dealing with a problem. Sam pouted, leaning against Ashley.“Daddy didn’t bring me.”
He wouldn’t. Bringing her would reveal his marriage and daughter to all of XunDu, embarrassing Tanya. He wouldn’t allow it.
Ashley gently pushed Sam away.“I’m still sick. Sit elsewhere.”
Sam mumbled, “Okay.”
Ashley, still unwell, went to bed at 10 PM. She woke up to find Chase hadn’t returned. Old Zhang’s medicine worked wonders; she felt much better. Mrs. Feng had Old Zhang check on her again; he prescribed medicine to improve her blood circulation.
