At that moment, I felt that I was too cynical. I had assumed that a child would behave in the same way as a scheming adult.

“Alright,” said Ashton. He didn’t seem to be suspicious of anything, he just nodded and excused Shaun. “It’s getting late, you should go get some rest.”

“Yes, sir.” Shaun bowed slightly in a respectful manner and turned to leave the living room.

Everything was silent once again. I noticed that Ashton’s gaze was pinned on Shaun’s retreating back. Evidently, he was just as suspicious of him as I was.

“What are you thinking?” I asked.

Hearing my voice, Ashton turned to face me. Out of nowhere, he said, “No matter how obedient or cultured he may sound, these are not reasons for him to stay and get close to Audrey.”

 

After saying that, he lifted the cup of hot tea to his lips. He then took his time savoring the tea and did not say anything else.

Since our thoughts were aligned, there was no need to say everything out loud. Seeing that Ashton was as concerned as I was, the uneasiness that I felt arising out of worry for my daughter’s safety was repressed.

 

breakfast, he took Gregory and me to the villa in the western

mercenaries who were hired by John. After they changed into casual

already waiting at the

is she?” Ashton asked

master bedroom on the first floor. Ms. Hall kept begging for

and went into the villa with long

low profile or high-class and extravagant. Upon entering, I immediately noticed the peculiar interior of the villa. Colorful graffiti covered the walls. There wasn’t much furniture in the living room, but there were many

heels. Who would have known that she had such a hobby

house, we followed Ashton to the room where Tiffany

saw a man and a woman huddled

Hall.

was seated on the bed, with the lower half of his body covered under the blanket. He did not make a move

red and swollen. It was quite

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