With her heart beating at a quickened pace, Ashley quickly ran away from Andrew's car.
After a while, noticing that she had made a safe distance away from the car, she stopped at a place where no one was around. Ashley panted at the thought of the scene that Andrew was kissing her passionately, which kept on flashing her mind.
She and Andrew had just met each other a few times. Except for that night when they slept together in the hotel, Ashley had never looked at Andrew so closely when he kissed her. She had to close her eyes because of the overwhelming sensation.
Being intimate with somebody wasn't new to Ashley, when she was in love with Raymond, they had intimate moments too.
But never did she feel so shy with her face burning red and her heart beating fast as horses racing on her heart.
'Maybe it's because Andrew is more handsome than Raymond, ' thought Ashley. She was trying hard to find an excuse to persuade herself into ignoring the strange feeling in her heart.
After a while, with the help of the chilly wind and the quiet place, Ashley calmed herself down and took a taxi to the cake shop. On her way there, Ashley suddenly thought of something and asked the driver to turn around.
Then, she called someone whom she dreaded to be acquainted with.
When the call was answered on the other end, it seemed that Peggy was busy doing something. It sounded a bit noisy and erratic.
Hearing her mother's voice, Ashley came straight to her purpose why she called Peggy. "Mrs. Mu, I have thought carefully about the thing you said. I want to talk to you later. By the way, remember to bring the jade pendant. I will wait for you in the coffee shop where we met last time."
After saying that, Ashley hung up the phone before Peggy could say anything.
'I don't have anything to do with the Mu family now. Why do I bother myself to listen to Peggy? After all, they haven't taken any responsibility for me except for adopting me, ' thought Ashley.
Lena and Peggy were shopping in a large-scale brand clothing store. When Peggy's mobile phone rang and she noticed Ashley's name on the screen, she grew impatient and was determined to not answer the phone. But moments later, thinking of the possibility that Ashley might want to talk about the deal they had made, Peggy changed her mind and finally answered the phone.
As she expected, Ashley mentioned that thing as soon as their lines connected. Hearing Ashley's words and sensing her eagerness over the phone, Peggy wasn't so happy for being bothered by Ashley while shopping.
And she didn't expect that Ashley would quickly hang up the phone before she could even respond.
Staring at her phone in disdain, Peggy's face turned gloomy. 'Ashley is really annoying!'
Noticing the change of Peggy's facial expression, Lena looked at the angry Peggy and asked, "Mother, what happened? Who called you?"
Looking at Lena, Peggy turned to be tender and spoke in a sarcastic tone, "Who called me? No one would bother me now except the little bitch, Ashley. She has agreed to do as what I said. I gave her a week to do it.
It seems that the jade pendant is really important to her." Peggy responded happily thinking that she would succeed in her plan. 'Otherwise, why did she agree to do as what I said?' thought Peggy.
"Mother, aren't you kidding me? Did Ashley really agree to get married to someone in one week time?" Hearing Peggy's words, Lena couldn't help looking at her in disbelief.
"Yes, of course. Otherwise, she won't call me now. Well, would you like to go with me? I'm going to meet her at the café."
No amiable with the idea, Lena curled her lips and frowned her lovely face. "No, I won't. You know I feel sick every time I see her."
Knowing that she couldn't do anything to change her mind, Peggy didn't say anything more to persuade Lena.
"Then you should continue shopping here. Raymond's father will be celebrating his birthday this coming week. You'd better choose a surprising gift for him," With a whispered voice, Peggy reminded Lena before getting ready to leave.
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