Cherish After Losing Novel Ashley

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Sam loved Christmas. In the past, Ashley would decorate the Christmas tree with him every year. They’d go out at Christmas Day, soaking up the festive atmosphere. But since he went abroad with Chase, she hadn’t celebrated Christmas with him…or at all, really.

Ashley had tried to let it go, but Sam was still her son and she had raised him for years… Seeing all the holiday cheer on the bustling street brought a flood of memories, disrupting her peace.

“Ms. Jones?”

Ashley turned. It was Matt.

She nodded politely.“Mr. Adler.”

“What are you doing here alone?”

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Ashley suppressed her emotions, offering a small smile.“Just picking up some plants for home.”

Matt had seen her standing alone in the crowd, her figure and expression lonely, almost melancholic. He didn’t know her well enough to understand what could be causing such sadness.

He asked, “Want something to drink?”

Ashley shook her head. “I’m almost done. How about you? What are you doing here?”

but he left early.” Noticing she seemed unprepared for the late–night

wasn’t asking her out, just telling

That explains the

as she continued to speak, she stopped. She saw three people in the

recently that Chase had a child. There’d been whispers about him being married for years, but nothing concrete. It was all hearsay. Many dismissed the child

together really surprised him. But that didn’t automatically mean the boy was Chase’s son. Tanya was supposedly only around twenty–five, and had been

the crowd. He looked back at Ashley. She was longer paying attention

didn’t get along, but her reaction to

to go take a look?” He was talking about

Missing the fireworks just to avoid Chase and

Therefore, she smiled.“Okay.”

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barriers, a spectacular firework display erupted on the opposite bank, drawing gasps and laughter. The sounds were quickly swallowed by the booming fireworks. People were taking photos and

asked, “Do you want me to make a video of you?” She shook her head.“No, I’ll

striking appearance made him instantly noticeable. Besides, they had met a few times before. Tanya was considering letting

smile vanished. Why were they together? The watching–fireworks–together thing was usually for family or couples. Ashley and Matt, besides a dance

it was just

look! It’s

distraction, leaned