Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

---- Chapter 1326 With the meal finally over, the Stevens family walked Andrew and Aspen to the hotel entrance. Oscar followed timidly behind them, practically blending into the background. Aspen waved them off, saying, "Mom, Dad, you should head back now. Tomorrow is the Grand Medical Summit. I'll come pick you up to watch the competition." She felt a swell of satisfaction because the dinner had gone well. After all, Andrew's performance had been perfect the entire night.

Though she prided herself on being independent, he had fed her ego by giving her a chance to shine in front of her parents. However, Esther still appeared concerned. She waved Aspen over and said, "Aspen, come here. I want to have a word with you." Aspen glanced at Andrew, who nodded slightly.

Once received her approval, she stepped aside with Esther and asked, "Mom, what's wrong?" Esther hesitated for a moment, choosing her words carefully." Aspen, do you believe that Andrew will actually let you go when the time comes?" Aspen fell silent, then finally gave a small nod. "Yes, he promised me. He said he'd give me my freedom." Esther let out a long, relieved breath. "That's good to hear.

mumbling, "He's not a bad guy at all. In fact, he's been really nice to me." Esther sighed deeply, her expression turning complicated. " Hearing you

to fool me?" She added, "I'm your mother-you can't hide it from

you and Andrew aren't meant to be together, you know that, right? ---- "Don't forget how you ended up with him in the first place-you were forced into becoming his servant!! And now, you're telling me you've developed feelings for him? How did things get so twisted?" She pointed a trembling finger at Aspen, her emotions a chaotic swirl of worry

1 mean if... I really did fall in love with Andrew... would you, Dad, and the whole family support me?" Esther shook her head, her face a mix of worry and disbelief. sweetheart, this isn't just about

take you back to Bridgefields." Aspen's face fell, her tone turning stubborn. "But what if I don't want to go back?" Esther's brows furrowed, her voice sharp. "What nonsense are you talking about? He's finally letting you go, and you're telling me you still want to stay with him? Are you out of your mind? And even