Chapter7

Sam was equally surprised, a pang of disappointment hitting him. He’d been looking forward to having his mom around at night. And his hands were urting from polishing seashells; he

wanted her help.

Ashley hadn’t seen Chase for months. She went through a lot to come, but still didn’t see Chase. Remembering the apparent dejection on Ashley’s face when she left, Maria couldn’t help but mention, “Sir, Mrs. Sterling didn’t look happy when she left. She seemed… upset.“.

Maria initially assumed Ashley had an urgent matter. Now, realizing Chase was unaware of Ashley’s departure, she sensed something was amiss.

Ashley was always patient and

it off, giving Maria a noncommittal answer before heading upstairs. He was about to open Ashley’s envelope when Tanya called. He answered, tossing the envelope aside and leaving

that night. The next morning, Maria, found the envelope while

this house. and her beloved books. toiletries, few clothes, But she only took

used her

some

Sam monthly allowances,

of part

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