Chapter 298
Zark didn’t correct her misunderstanding.“Okay.”
She waited for him to hang up. When he didn’t, she asked, “Mr. He, anything else?” He sensed her calmness. Was she really okay, or just suppressing her emotions? He didn’t respond immediately. She asked again, “Mr. He? Are
He replied, “Yes.”
Anything else? I have things to do.”
“Okay.”
you
there?”
She hung up. Her professor, impressed by her recent work, asked her to submit it to a reputable journal after review. She wanted to complete it now that she had time. She put down her phone and opened her laptop.
Zark called Ethan.“Chase wants a divorce and custody; she’ll refuse, right? They’ll go to court?” Ethan had called him about this.“No! She agreed! To the divorce and custody! She signed calmly. I’m baffled!”
Zark was surprised; it was unlike Ashley. He also doubted she’d give up Sam’s custody easily. It didn’t make sense.
to
make Chase feel
feel guilty?” Ethan said, “So why?” He added, “Is she trying Zark had no answer. It was possible, given her feelings for Chase. He paused, asking, “How did Chase react?”
“He was surprised. At dinner, he seemed more attentive towards Ashley. If my guess is right, she’s quite clever!”
Zark said flatly, “Maybe she really wants a divorce.”
Ethan was stunned.“Ashley? Impossible! She’s loved Chase since she was a teenager. She wouldn’t leave him!”
Zark said cryptically, “People change.”
Ethan insisted, “I still think it’s impossible.” He added, “Anyway, it’s something to celebrate. Once you’re back, and Tanya’s better, we should celebrate.” He noticed Zark’s silence.
