Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

---- Chapter 1327 Aspen thought, 'Mom's right. I have feelings for Andrew, but he might not feel the same. In the end, it's probably just my one- sided wishful thinking. To him, I'm just a tool, a servant he can command at will "Maybe he wouldn't refuse if I offered myself physically, but in his, heart, I doubt he ever saw me as anything close to Lauren or Francesca. Wait-No, I'm not even hoping for a place like Lauren or Francesca.

'I'd be content with just a position like Natasha's, but it seems even that is too much to ask for.' Feeling resigned, Aspen finally said, "Mom, just tell Dad that after the Grand Medical Summit, I'll return to Bridgefields with you." Her heart felt cold and heavy. Esther noticed her precious daughter's obvious sorrow and tried to. comfort her. "Don't worry, Aspen. Once we're back in Bridgefields, your father and I will introduce you to the finest young men from the best families.

You're not getting any younger. Once you're back, focus on settling down and don't worry about other things." Aspen's tone turned frosty. "I'll go back with you, but as for marriage, forget it. 1 grew up in Bridgefields. I know better than anyone what those so-called heirs are like. In any case, I've decided Twon't marry. I'd rather spend the rest of my life alone." ---- Esther bit back her frustration, her heart filled with worry.

off, its taillights vanishing around the street corner. Only then did Zephyr turn to Esther, asking, "So? What did she say?"

of his shoes. "W-What did you just say?" 'This news hit him harder than the thought of his precious daughter being physically taken advantage of. Esther's face grew complicated. "Zephyr, I'm out of ideas! Aspen has always been stubborn, never one to bow to any man. In Bridgefields, there wasn't a single guy

leaving her no room to resist. In that kind of situation, feelings are bound to grow, even if ---- you try to guard against them. So now, even if we drag her back by force, her heart's already his Zephyr gritted his teeth, his expression dark. "This is a twisted, unhealthy kind of affection, you know that, right?

that he treats her well. But so what? Do you really think our family can handle the fallout if things go south? If he uses her and then discards her, who's going to pick up

glanced at his wife, his tone awkward as he asked, "D-Did you ask Aspen if... if she and Andrew have, you know..." Esther's face flushed crimson, and she snapped, "Are you crazy? How could I possibly ask her