Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

Chapter 316 Lauren had talked so much that her mouth had gone dry .

She grabbed her glass of water and downed it in large gulps .

Andrew watched her , his lips twitching harder with every passing second .

He was almost certain now Laurens wild assumptions resulted from reading too marry trashy romance novels or binge watching overly dramatic soap operas .

Everyone knew how deeply these kinds of shows could corrupt their audiences , especially when it came to women with overactive imaginations .

After finishing their meal, they cleaned the kitchen together , washing the dishes until everything sparkled .

It was not even seven yet , so Andrew thought briefly before suggesting , Ms.

Rhodes , since its your first time visiting , how about I show you around ? Lauren hesitated , looking conflicted .

Maybe another time , Dr.

Lloyd .

I really need to head back .

Noticing how her fingers were fidgeting as if torn between staying and leaving , Andrew raised a brow in surprise .

Its still early , Ms.

Rhodes .

Youre welcome to stay a little longer if youd like to .

Lauren shook her head .

about

… my situation

, I cant stay out too late

Im expected to go home right after my day

nodded , Alright , let

Lauren smiled brightly .

Sure .

through the courtyard and out the iron gate , walking all the way to Moonlit

of bodyguards from the Rhodes family

, the door of the first car opened , and a middle aged

the

Lauren nodded .

Lets go .

car but not before flashing Andrew

the man lowering the car

Andrew remained expressionless .

it was Jerry , the

had never hidden his disdain for

Andrew did not care enough to

the moving car , Laurens demeanor

pick me up ? Sitting stiffly in the passenger seat

This was all Mrs.

Rhodes instruction .

clenched her

? My mother sent you to spy on me ? Jerry

, you know full well

Mrs.

furious when she learned you were spending