Now Fabio was having mixed feelings of nervousness and expectations for his upcoming kindergarten life.
Maybe that was how children felt before they went to school.
It would be the same no matter what grade they were in.
Fabio thought of that kid who was once their neighbor. He used to cry from dawn to dusk every day if his wishes to purchase something were denied.
Fabio thought he was really pathetic with his constant howling that was loud enough to shake the heavens and make gods and ghosts weep.
The persistent crying was really annoying! What's more, he was too clingy and always needed to be in his mother's arms.
That was the impression Fabio had with kids his age. He disliked them for their crying and whining.
So when Ashley told him that she was going to send him to kindergarten, he disliked it. The kid next door had left him a bad impression. He would not have any fun at all if all the kindergarten kids behaved like that. That's why Fabio preferred to stay at home.
"Yes, some of them," Richard finally answered.
"What about the rest?"
Fabio's interest was tickled.
"The others were fine. They neither cried nor made any trouble. They were pretty good."
"Oh, really? It seems that not all children cry all day long."
"Correct."
"Okay. I guess I have to go there tomorrow. Otherwise, Mommy will be very angry."
"All right. It's time to go to bed. Good night."
"Okay. Good night."
"Sleep tight."
At that same time...
Ashley went back to her bedroom and took a shower. Andrew was not home yet. Ashley took a look at the time. It was nine o'clock.
Richard would go to school tomorrow, so Ashley had to take care of everything that Richard needed.
Actually she had already packed up his belongings. She was now just going to do a thorough check.
After checking, Ashley climbed in bed and read the company files, waiting for Andrew's return. Time elapsed quickly, yet Andrew still had not come home. Drowsiness came over Ashley, and she drifted off to sleep, leaving an orange light on for Andrew.
Half dreaming and half awake, Ashley felt something press on her body, making her unable to move. She also smelled alcohol.
She guessed it was wine but a different kind. A drunk man would stink badly, but she did not smell anything like that.
It was a light fragrance of some wine.
The smell of tobacco mingled with the red wine scent as well. Ashley now understood the man's identity who was on top of her.
Ashley opened her drowsy eyes. The light was still off. Perhaps Andrew did not want to wake her.
Only the orange light she had left was still on.
"Hey, you're home," Ashley uttered.
Her voice was a little hoarse and nasal.
But it sounded lovely to Andrew.
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