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 .

not about you

… my

, I

, Im expected to

nodded , Alright ,

Lauren smiled brightly .

Sure .

out the iron gate ,

bodyguards from

as Lauren approached , the door of the first car opened , and a middle aged man in tactical gear

the man

Lauren nodded .

Lets go .

into the car but not before flashing Andrew with a warm smile and waving goodbye

man lowering the car

Andrew remained expressionless .

it was Jerry , the Rhodes familys elite

Jerry had never hidden his disdain

Andrew did not care enough to act

car , Laurens demeanor

need to pick me up ? Sitting stiffly in the passenger seat ,

This was all Mrs.

Rhodes instruction .

clenched her jaw

what ? My mother sent you to spy on me ? Jerry

you know full well that youre engaged

Mrs.

you were spending