I nodded, indicating that I was going to go downstairs soon.

Ashton’s voice travelled from the phone. “Joseph will be there soon. You should go over together!”

I knew he was worried about me, but I felt he was making a mountain out of a molehill. “Stacey and I will be fine.”

“I told you to go with Joseph!” he barked.

Helpless, I could only nod and agree.

I noticed that it was late and said, “I’m leaving now. I’ll call you when I reach home.”

“Go back after you’ve had dinner and put on more clothes. Wear a thicker coat too,” he reminded me.

I nodded. “Got it. It’s spring now. Besides, this is J City, not K City. It’s hot here!”

Many girls on the street had started to wear skirts.

He ignored my words and said, “Wear more clothes. Don’t forget to call me when you reach home.”

I knew that he was about to start nagging. I quickly curbed the onslaught by saying, “Got it!” I hung up the call.

time, our conversations were mostly filled with trivial

dinner before you return home. Mr. Campbell is on his way here. He should be here by the

she had just put down and

Summer watched me with twinkling eyes. “Mommy, you’re just like a child. Mr. Fuller has

knew she did not fancy into her bowl and snapped, “You’re the child. Hurry up and

said, “Mr. Ashton told me to make this soup for you this morning.

head started to ache and I choked out, “Mrs. Eriksen, there’s no way I’ll be able to

that you won’t eat much at the auction. All you ate were desserts. Too much

City at all, rather he

down the soup. Once I

vexedly and asked, “Are you

and placing them in my bowl.

an engine could be heard coming from the yard. I stood up and said to

here. I’ll be taking my leave. Please

you haven’t finished the food!” yelled Mrs.

to Joseph, “Head towards the southern suburbs.

who had come out of the house and remarked, “Mrs.

Are you kidding me?

followed me all the way out here. Her legs must be very strong. Thankfully, the car had

Joseph stole glances at me. He seemed to be

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