Cherish After Losing Novel Ashley

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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.

“I

do. I’ll see you tomorrow.

care.” Since her fall, Chase had been visiting the hospital frequently. He was being dutiful. Emily was mostly satisfied with him, only unhappy with

left the elevator, they encountered Jake. Carrying

and Amanda

asked, “You guys going to

Ashley could answer,

to visit Grandma first.”

“Then hurry up.”

“Oh…”

“Why aren’t you at

school yet?”

Jake entered the elevator, Ashley said to Chase, “There is

Chase didn’t insist.“Okay.”

approached their car. As they were about to

Amanda commented, looking away.

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Chase approach Tanya, Ashley recalled his half–hour absence from the ward.“They do look in

running out of the hospital. He

Tanya.“You…you’re Ella! I… I thought

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