Ashley had gotten a good night's sleep.
When Ashley woke up in the morning, her condition was a lot better than it was last night. Her pale face had regained its color. The mere sight filled Andrew with relief. He was deluded into thinking that she wouldn't bring up Dany's name now.
But the truth was, Ashley couldn't forget it. It was something she would think about until her last breath. After all, Dany was her daughter who was snatched from her while she was asleep.
Andrew felt weary and rubbed his temples. While Ashley slept, he had remained wide awake. After everything that happened yesterday, he was afraid that she would wake up and go out looking Dany. Hence he remained awake, keeping a vigil all night.
Ashley leaned against Andrew's body but she was too blind to see his fatigue. She kept prodding him about Dany.
"First, get up," Andrew said, hoping to change the topic.
"Why?" Ashley asked, wondering why he was in a hurry.
"What do you mean? Do you want to remain with me here all day long?" A mischievous smile played around his lips.
Ashley felt a little shy seeing his burning gaze. He was coming closer to her.
'Of course, it's already 10 am!' she thought.
Unable to meet his eyes, Ashley immediately rose from the bed. She tried to hide her crimson red face from him.
"Don't talk like that! It is so inappropriate!" she said while putting on her slippers.
"What? I merely asked you to get off the bed. What's wrong about that?" Andrew feigned innocence.
With a sigh, Ashley let go of the matter. She knew he wouldn't admit defeat.
Soon, she went to the washroom and got dressed.
"Hurry up and put on your clothes. I'll wait for you downstairs," she said.
Her mind was completely muddled.
As she made her way downstairs, thoughts of her daughter occupied her mind.
Ashley had no interest in going to work. How could she work when her child was with someone else?
'Why is my daughter in his hands?
Why did he steal my baby from me?
How can anyone be so ruthless!
I want my baby back!' her mind screamed.
She was in a sort of trance and nearly missed a step.
"My lady, please be careful!"
Linda's said, coming forward and catching her. If it wasn't for Linda's support, she would have fallen.
"Mrs. Lu, why are you absent-minded today? What's wrong? I have never seen you like this. It's quite dangerous!" Linda said worriedly as she looked at Ashley.
"Thank you, Linda. I'm fine," Ashley said and forced a smile.
Linda was oblivious to everything that had happened last night. Chant didn't bother to tell her anything.
Now seeing Ashley with a far-away look on her face, she didn't know what to make of it.
From what she knew, they attended a wedding. Whatever happened there was a mystery. This morning Chant seemed to be in a bad mood as well. Linda's instincts told her something awful had happened.
"My lady, breakfast is still warm in the kitchen. Shall I bring it to you?" Linda asked.
"Okay," Ashley said but her voice lacked enthusiasm.
The breakfast was quite rich. It contained everything she loved; soy milk, fried dough sticks, shredded rice, sandwiches and milk.
Normally, this sight would have made her drool. But today, she had no appetite. Her heart was yearning for her little girl. None of this could calm her.
"My lady, what's wrong? Are you sick?" The more she looked at Ashley, the more concerned she became.
"I'm fine. Call Fabio and Richard. I would like to have breakfast with them,"
Ashley said.
"It's Monday today. They have gone to school."
"Oh, right. I didn't realize I overslept,"
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