Chapter 490

Chapter 490

Ashley chuckled, "I'll give it my all."

Then she waved to some familiar faces.

Maximus stayed quiet throughout, not daring to utter a word.

Having let go of the past, Ashley pat Maximus on the shoulder and said, "What's eating you? That's water under the bridge. Emily, this is mom's old buddy; say hi."

Emily said, "Mom, Maximus, and I already know each other; no need for introductions."

Ashley laughed, "You cheeky monkey."

Maximus forced a smile, "Is it really over?"

Ashley firmly said, "When I say it's over, it's over. So, don't overthink it."

Maximus glanced at Gracie, "But she hasn't moved on."

Ashley sighed, "Maybe she doesn't want to let go. You need to dig deep and find that resolve you once had, see if it changes anything."

Maximus said, "I can't. It's been years; she's high up there now; I can't just barge in."

Ashley said, "But if you never try, you'll never know. Maximus, neither of you are spring chickens anymore; no time to dilly-dally."

Maximus was torn.

years, there was

his family's pressure to get married did

his situation all guessed he was waiting

are you two gabbing about? Oh, Maximus! My friends Gillian and Maddie are huge fans! We wanna take a pic with

handed her phone to Gracie, "Gracie, you

Gracie wanted to decline.

she grabbed onto Stephanie as

excitedly said, "And Dashiell, too,

you to take some with them

snaps

s too!"

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want an autograph

betongs to

SWI

one on my hand, then I

wash my face

banter, didn't know whether

the side,

him, "Miss Steph seems

Sebastian replied, "Mm-hmm."

asked, "Mr. Ingram, aren't you joining the

Sebastian replied, "Not interested."

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