Chapter84

Ashley’s voice was soft but firm.“Mommy has things to do, sweetie. Next time.” She was her mother and should strive to fulfill her daughter’s needs. But she also had her own life, and she needed some time alone to process her emotions.

Sam’s voice dropped.“Okay…”

“Mommy has to go now. Call me if you need anything.”

“Mmm…”

The call ended, leaving Sam even more bored. Chase returned, finding her looking glum.“What’s wrong?”

“I called Mommy, asking her to come home, but she said she was busy…” She buried her face in a plush pillow.“Mommy’s been so busy lately.”

Yet, by staying, instead of retreating to his study, he managed to cheer her up a bit. Sam eventually picked up her tablet and resumed playing her puzzle

Meanwhile…

Seeing Mark and Yonnie

asked,

ran into

it take so long?

beautiful and successful in her own right, held. considerable sway in both her family and her husband’s. Her interest in her niece, whom she hadn’t seen in years, was surprisingly minimal. Her attention quickly shifted.“Did you talk

shook his head.“I tried, but she wouldn’t

the kind of man that someone like her, who has nothing but looks to

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