It did not take long for Zachary to return to the hospital too.

Taking it as a cue for us to leave, Ashton and I left. Since I had nothing on my schedule, I could only follow Ashton to Fuller Corporation.

In the car, Ashton peeked over at me several times. He finally spoke when we stopped at a traffic light. “Are you okay?”

With a slight delay, I replied, “I’m not feeling stellar for sure, but I don’t know how to explain the relationship between my mother and me. It’s somewhat sad that we have to be wary of the way we behave around each other.”

“Have you decided to let it go?” He pursed his lips and asked.

Matching his gaze, I sighed. “What other choice do I have?”

He agreed.

“This is why we should have another child together. After all, you can’t simply disown your family.” Then, I paused and continued, “Grandma would be happy to know that I found my biological parents.”

Nodding, Ashton held my hand and smiled. “Yes, she would be.”

At Fuller Corporation, Ashton parked his car by the entrance and pulled me into the office.

Since I’ve returned to K City, I’ve been involved in various rumors.

That somewhat makes me a familiar face around here.

into the building together, everyone who saw us

to keep the smile on my face until we reached the elevator, where I finally let out a sigh of

“You’ll get

What else can I

to leave me hanging, Ashton said, “Wait for me in my office.

Joseph. It was getting busy there since the big break was

momentarily and turned to see a familiar face. However,

with a smile plastered on

how polite and distant I seem, the woman chuckled. “Ms. Stovall, I’m Isabelle. I was working for Fuller

I met her when I

it’s almost five years since I’ve seen

alright! It’s been a long time, so it’s only normal for you

conference room. “He’s

downstairs, and I came up to pass Mr. Fuller this year’s report from the Finance Department. When the meeting is over, will you be

Since we’ve known each other for a while, I thought maybe we could have a meal and

can pick any date. I can

fix a date another time. For now, I have to bring

to the conference room with the report in her

same time, the conference room door opened, and Rachel walked out. After exchanging greetings, I saw the two women

was planning to head to Ashton’s office, but I heard someone call my name

“Ms. Stovall!”

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