Chapter3

Ashley released him, speechless. She stood there for a long time, her son never once looking up. Finally, she left the room.

Maria met her.“Mrs. Sterling, I called Mr. Sterling. He said he had a business dinner and that you didn’t have to wait up.”

“I understand,” Ashley replied. Remembering what Sam had said, she paused and then dialed Chase’s number.

He answered after a long time, his voice icy.“I’m busy. Not now.”

“Chase, it’s so late, who’s-”

Tanya’s voice cut through the line.

Ashley clutched the phone. Before she could speak, Chase hung up.

not even a

asking if he could come home. But this time, she was too tired. The next morning, after thinking for a while, Ashley called Chase again. There was a nearly twenty–hour time difference, so this day was her birthday

Chase didn’t answer.

After

a

long time, he

sent

her

a

text:

What’s up?

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