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.

familiar, though he couldn’t figure

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

Ashley with

Ashley nodded. “Yes.”

silent

wondered how such a brilliant woman could

that someone was Chase Sterling…

circle, Chase was the only one

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she’d mentioned her marriage, and how he hadn’t seen her with

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

to Sam.“Sam, what should you

said,

Sam

“I think so too.”

be amazing.” Ashley smiled faintly,

with you?” Ashley shook her

to be even worse.”

him. A little lesson will do him good. I’m actually looking forward to it.”

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

video–chatted with

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

finally had a breakthrough. It was the first time since receiving the materials that she had such a clear vision.

till night, ignoring even her family’s calls.

engrossed she was, Mandy brought her

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