Cherish After Losing Novel Ashley

Chapter 456

Meriu

Not long after Ashley started working that morning, she received a formal offer from the Al journal. Shortly after, Tim stopped by to discuss work with her. He wasn’t surprised to hear about it. After all, Ashley’s paper was endorsed by Professor Burke.

When they’re done with the work, Ashley checked the time.“Lunch?”

Tim rubbed his temples, as if he were having a headache.“I have a date.”

Seeing his apparent unease, Ashley tilted her head. “Huh?”

Tim sighed.“…A blind date. My grandfather arranged it.”

Ashley chuckled. “You’re 28 and this is your

Tim didn’t know what to say.

blind date.

lucky enough.”

girl was the daughter of his grandfather’s close

“Go ahead. I’ll grab

“Okay.”

Tim arrived at the restaurant – a trendy, romantic spot perfect for couples. He’d barely settled in when

notice him. Ethan raised an eyebrow and steered his date to a

miss this. He stealthily snapped a picture of Tim and his date and sent it to the group chat with Chase,

It’s

the message. Ethan’s hint was obvious- Tim was on a blind date. He read the message but didn’t reply. Tanya and Chase were also silent. Ethan was so eager to talk about this that

was thrilled. “Smart girl, you must know what’s going on!”

what Tim was doing upon seeing the photo. She smiled and asked,

“Exactly!”

whenever they were ready. When Tanya heard it, she thought it was crazy. She figured Tim’s mother simply didn’t know Ashley well enough. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have said that at Emily’s party. In other words, Mrs. Reed probably didn’t

But it didn’t work. Ethan asked Tanya,

replied, “Nope. He’s on a business trip. He left early