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After Ashley and Amanda talked with Emily for about half an hour, Chase said, “I’ll be right back.” He’d been mostly silent during that time.

Emily impatiently said, “Go ahead, then.”

Chase left the ward. He was gone for over half an hour. Emily’s carer was attentive. She had been providing fruit, pastries, and tea for them. But not long after she left, Ashley noticed Amanda‘ tea was cold and went to refill the teapot.

Seeing Ashley do this herself, Emily remembered Chase. She frowned.“What’s Chase doing? He’s been gone so long.”

Ashley hadn’t given much thought to Chase’s departure. Now, hearing Emily’s complaint, she remembered Tanya was downstairs. He’d likely gone to keep her company. Still, half an hour was a long time.

After brewing the tea, Ashley poured a new cup of tea for the three of them. Just as she set down the teapot, Chase came back.

Emily snorted.“I thought you weren’t coming back.”

still makes the best tea.”

Chase simply smiled. Emily ignored him.“Ashley still

Chase didn’t join their conversation, but after they finished their tea, he refilled their cups at Emily’s request.

After another half–hour, it was getting dark. Ashley and Amanda decided to leave. Emily asked Chase to have dinner with them.

Chase hesitated slightly, seeming reluctant. Ashley and Amanda didn’t want to have dinner with him, either. Before he could speak, Amanda said,“No need. We’re going home.” Emily didn’t insist, simply asking Chase to see them downstairs.

agreed, telling Emily, “I

see

Chase had been visiting the hospital frequently. He was being dutiful. Emily was mostly satisfied with him, only unhappy with his attitude towards Ashley. She sensed he was still determined to divorce Ashley.

they encountered Jake. Carrying

and Amanda

guys going to

Ashley could

visit Grandma first.”

“Then hurry up.”

“Oh…”

asked, “Why aren’t you at

school yet?”

elevator, Ashley said to Chase, “There is no need to see use to

Chase didn’t insist.“Okay.”

about to get in, Tanya got

Amanda commented, looking away. Ashley realized

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absence from the ward.“They do look in love,” she commented.

fastened Amanda‘ seatbelt, saying nothing. As she started the car, she saw Jake running out of the hospital. He was surprised and happy to see Tanya and rushed towards them. Ashley

Jake excitedly ran over, staring at Tanya.“You…you’re Ella! I… I

Chase had a high school–aged brother, but they’d never met. She was surprised. Before she could speak, Jake continued, “Ella, hi! I’m a huge fan of you! I went to your race, your overtake at the 3.03–second bend was amazing. I watched the video dozens of times…

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