Cherish After Losing Novel Ashley

Chapter 447

That day, Ashley stayed at Marshall’s, playing Go and drinking tea with him. Sam wanted her to return to Chase’s villa with him that evening. In the afternoon, Ashley texted Chase, asking him to pick Sam up. He didn’t reply, and she assumed he hadn’t seen the message.

After dinner, Chase’s driver came to pick Sam up. After Sam left, Ashley departed from Marshall’s mansion.

Emily’s birthday was next week, and Ashley had decided not to attend. Amanda thought it was the best. That evening, they called Emily.

Emily hadn’t finished dinner when she answered Ashley’s call. Her leg had mostly healed, and she could walk normally. Glancing at Chase, she left the dining room and answered the phone cheerfully.“Ashley, my dear, have you had dinner?”

“Yes, Grandma.” Ashley put the phone on speaker. After some pleasantries, she explained, “Grandma, I’m sorry, but my grandma and I won’t be able to attend your birthday party.”

While disappointed, she understood. She smiled. “That’s alright, my dear. But don’t let this distance us, okay? Call me whenever you’re free. If you need anything, feel

said, “I know,

for a bit longer

the previous day. Jake was also there. Lily had just asked about Chase and Ashley, and Jake learned they were still in the process of divorcing. Ashley had a close bond with Emily. Logically, since the divorce wasn’t finalized, she should attend the birthday

at

Ashley be Seeing Emily’s back, Jake asked, “Chase, Sam had already finished dinner and

Ashley just call Grandma for that? If Ashley were attending, she wouldn’t

to divorce Ashley. But he also knew Chase wouldn’t change his mind

Emily got off the phone, Jake asked, “Grandma,