Cherish After Losing Novel Ashley

Chapter220

“Mr. Fan,” Yonnie greeted smoothly, shaking hands with the man who’d approached. Tanya followed suit.“Are you discussing business with Mr. Reed?”

“Yes, I’m quite interested in a few of Mr. Reed’s company’s recent projects,” Fan replied. Noticing Tim and Ashley hadn’t joined them, Yonnie paused but didn’t seem too concerned. Mr. Fan, oblivious to the underlying tension, found Tim’s lack of engagement unusual. As a businessman, even if Tim didn’t know the in family, a simple greeting and networking wouldn’t

hurt.

While Tanya and Yonnie chatted with Mr. Fan, Grandma Lin, after a brief exchange, approached Ashley and Tim with Vivian.

Tim looked at Ashley, who remained motionless as they approached.

Grandma Lin spoke kindly, “Ashley, long time no see.”

didn’t respond. Seeing Ashley’s stubbornness, Grandma Lin sighed.“Ashley, you…” Vivian interrupted,

me, it’s only between me, you, and your mother. It

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honeyed words of a stepmother, felt genuine,

relationship with Ashley’s mother and Yonnie didn’t affect Yonnie and Grandma Lin’s

after a divorce. Ashley, only eight or nine at the time, ved both parents and couldn’t bear to choose. But she leaned towards her mother, pitying her plight. During the custody battle, even with Steve’s mental instability, Ashley, ignoring Yonnie

Yonnie and Grandma Lin. But to avoid

there. Grandma Lin insisted they were sisters and should get along. Ashley refused,