Cherish After Losing Novel Ashley

Chapter 249

He nodded, a curt “Got it,” escaping his lips. He rose, a practiced grace in his movements.“I’ll pick up Sam later.” It was a thinly veiled goodbye.

Ashley responded with icy politeness, “Okay.”

Chase didn’t linger. He walked over to Mrs. Sterling, the matriarch of the family.“Grandmother, I have something to attend to. I’ll be going now.”

Mrs. Sterling didn’t bother to rise, her voice as cold as the January air.“Goodbye. Don’t bother

eeing me out.”

Chase nodded curtly to Steve before exiting the ballroom. He emerged from the hotel, his departure noted by Zark, who paused mid–exit from his car. Chase quickly got into his car and drove away. Zark remained seated, watching

after piling her plate high with appetizers earlier, barely touched her dinner. She’d escaped

most guests gone, Ashley went upstairs

Sam

are

you

finished?”

“Mm–hmm.” Remembering Chase’s words, she said, “Your father said he’ll pick you

of going home and playing with her Aunt Wu