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.

he’d found Sam familiar, though he couldn’t figure out why.

last name, it clicked. He remembered encountering the Sterlings around New Year’s.

with

Ashley nodded. “Yes.”

silent

brilliant woman could get married so young. It was hard

if that someone was

circle, Chase was the only

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melancholy tone when she’d mentioned her marriage, and how he hadn’t seen her with the Sterlings at

envelopes, one for each of them. Ashley tried to refuse, but Derek said warmly, “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

what should you say to

polite and poised, said, “Thank

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

think

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

made peace with you?” Ashley shook her head, smiling slightly.“Things Derek

be even worse.”

said nonchalantly, “Life was just too easy for him. A little lesson will do him good. I’m actually looking forward to it.”

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 Joneses, but mostly

he video–chatted with

present during these calls. It wasn’t that Ashley cared about it, but Sam knew Ashley didn’t like Tanya, so he’d take his iPad

had a breakthrough. It was the first time since receiving the

from morning till night, ignoring even

she was, Mandy brought her lunch

1. up.