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.”

Grandma Lin sighed.“Ashley, you…” Vivian interrupted, her tone cool and detached.“Ashley, even if

me, you, and your mother. It doesn’t involve Yonnie or your grandmother.

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Therefore, her lecture, unlike the typical honeyed words of a stepmother, felt genuine, and surprisingly persuasive. Someone as haughty as Vivian wouldn’t bother with petty conflicts with a stepdaughter; any friction would be the

asserted that her relationship with Ashley’s mother and Yonnie didn’t affect Yonnie and Grandma Lin’s feelings

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 and Grandma Lin’s pleas, chose to stay

then, she still cared about Yonnie and Grandma Lin. But to avoid upsetting Steve, she

Ashley, wanting to see her. Ashley, missing her grandmother, secretly met her, unaware that Tanya would also be there. Grandma Lin insisted they were sisters and should get along. Ashley refused, and Grandma Lin’s reproachful gaze, accusing her of being just like her mother, made her question if she was