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.

date. You’re

lucky enough.”

girl was the daughter of his grandfather’s close friend. His success got her family interested in him, so they proposed the blind date.

said, “Go ahead. I’ll grab something from the

“Okay.”

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

Ethan immediately spotted Tim, though Tim didn’t notice him. Ethan raised an eyebrow and steered his date to a table behind Tim. Tim’s voice wasn’t loud, but Ethan was close enough to overhear. He was sure Tim was having a blind

up a finger to silence her. He was too excited to miss this. He stealthily snapped a picture of Tim and his date and sent it to

happening? Hint: It’s a restaurant

didn’t reply. Tanya and Chase were

girl, you must

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

“Exactly!”

that Tim’s mother was very satisfied with Ashley and would gladly host their wedding 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 know about Ashley’s marriage to Chase. Once she learned about Ashley’s past, she’d never allow Ashley to

But it didn’t work. Ethan asked Tanya,

a business trip.