Chapter2

It was Ashley’s birthday and she arrived in LA at 11 PM. Her phone buzzed with messages of blessing–some even from her colleagues. However, she got nothing from her husband. The smile faded from her lips.

It was almost dawn when she arrived at the villa. Maria, the housekeeper, gasped.“Mrs. Sterling, you… you’re back?”

“Where are Chase and Sam?”

Mr. Sterling hasn’t come home yet. Sam’s in his room.”

bags and went upstairs. Sam was sitting at his desk, doing

“Sammy?”

face lighting up.“Mommy!” Then, he kept doing his own thing. Ashley scooped him into a hug, but he pushed her away gently.“Mommy, I’m busy.” Three months apart felt like a lifetime.

making a

birthday in five days! Daddy and I polished all the shells ourselves. Aren’t they pretty?”

Sam continued with his back to her, “Daddy got Aunt

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on Ashley’s chest. She couldn’t hold back the tears anymore.“Sammy… do you remember

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