Cherish After Losing Novel Ashley

Chapter 421

After lunch and the movie, Ashley and Sam passed an arcade. Sam remembered how long it had been since he’d played games with Ashley. He dragged Ashley inside.

Shopping, eating, movies, and arcades were pretty normal for Sam. But it had been he’d spent time with Ashley, and even these ordinary things felt extra special. Ashley had dinner plans with Derek that evening.

ages

since

Leaving the arcade, Ashley intended to drop Sam off at the Jones residence before heading to her appointment.

Sam didn’t want to leave her, though. He tugged at her hand, pouting.“Can’t I come with you?” Ashley hesitated.

Derek had only invited her for a casual dinner; it was not about something important. Bringing Sam shouldn’t be a problem.

With that, Ashley called Derek, asking if he minded if she brought a

a child. Derek chuckled.“It’s okay, Ashley. I don’t mind at all.” He paused.“Is he your son?” Ashley said, “Yes.”

Derek was surprised.

At their last meeting, Ashley had mentioned she was married, but he hadn’t expected her to be a mother. After all, she was so young.

Half an hour later, Ashley, hand–in–hand with Sam, entered the private box. Derek was already there.

lot like you,”

Seeing Sam, Derek smiled. “Ashley, this is your son? He looks a lot like

Ashley smiled.“Yes.”

“What’s his name?”

“Sam Sterling.”

“Sterling… Sterling?”

Derek was stunned.

glance, he’d found Sam familiar, though he couldn’t figure

around New Year’s. The little boy Chase had been holding…

with surprise.“You married Chase Sterling?”

Ashley nodded. “Yes.”

silent for

wondered how such a brilliant woman could get married so young. It was hard to find someone worthy of

if that someone

circle, Chase was the only one who could

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melancholy tone when she’d mentioned her marriage, and how he hadn’t seen her with the Sterlings at New Year’s, he realized that the problems between Ashley

“I’m your elder. Giving red envelopes to youngsters during the New Year is perfectly normal. There isn’t much money in it, just take it.” Ashley accepted.“Thank you, Uncle Derek.”

what should you say to Mr. Cooper?”

and poised, said,

welcome.” Derek, looking at Sam again, smiled.“He takes after Chase

“I think so too.”

he looks like Chase or you, he’ll be amazing.” Ashley smiled faintly, lowering her gaze and

“My son still hasn’t made peace with you?” Ashley shook

be

him. A little

dinner before parting ways. Ashley spent the next few days at home, poring over the materials Burke had given her.

video–chatted with

Sam knew

intense focus, Ashley finally had a breakthrough. It was the first time since receiving the materials that she had such

day, she worked from morning till night, ignoring even

how engrossed she was, Mandy brought her lunch

1. up.