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

last name, it clicked. He remembered encountering the Sterlings around New Year’s. The little boy Chase had been

at Ashley with surprise.“You

Ashley nodded. “Yes.”

silent

she was married, he’d wondered how such a brilliant woman could get

that someone was Chase Sterling…

aspects, in their circle, Chase was the only one who could match

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her with the Sterlings at New Year’s, he realized that the problems between Ashley and

them. Ashley tried to refuse, but Derek said warmly, “I’m your elder.

to Sam.“Sam, what should you say to Mr.

poised, said, “Thank

welcome.” Derek, looking at Sam again,

“I think

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

peace with you?” Ashley shook

to be even worse.”

just too easy for him. A little lesson will do him good. I’m actually

chatted for another hour after dinner before parting ways. Ashley spent the next few days at home, poring over the materials Burke had given her. While Ashley worked, Sam was surprisingly well–behaved. He would occasionally go out with the

with Chase every

Ashley cared about it, but Sam knew Ashley didn’t like Tanya, so he’d take his iPad outside to chat

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

day, she worked from morning till

was, Mandy brought her lunch

1. up.