A Love Trap

Ashley stood up to get a better view outside the window, her big eyes shining brightly as she looked down into the street. Andrew was right behind her. His gaze was tender when it landed on Ashley.

"Do you like this street scene?" he broke the silence and asked in a low voice.

"Yes. To be honest, Ellie and I have been thinking about buying a big house near the sea, with big windows just like this one. Every morning we can open the windows to enjoy the beautiful view and the soft ocean wind.

I can just imagine how beautiful it would be when the sun rises there," she replied softly.

She didn't know why she was pouring her heart out here. Maybe she just felt comfortable around Andrew.

Andrew said nothing, but couldn't help but let out a wide smile.

Before his smile faded, Ashley had already turned around to look at him.

Andrew had never smiled like this since he was a child. As the heir of his family's business, he had to look stern and serious, and couldn't let his emotions betray him.

It was natural for him to act and look cold all the time.

But he looked actually so dashing when he smiled. When Ashley saw him smiling, warmth flooded through her body.

His eyes and his warm smile made her heart drop to her stomach.

She gently shook her head, trying to keep her cool. Just then there was a knock on the door.

"Come in," Andrew said.

Then the waiters came in with trays filled with food, filling the room with a delicious aroma.

when

waiter said. Shortly after, they all left the

table. Her mouth was watering. 'Wow, all dishes look delicious! I'm

ordered many spicy foods, including Mapo beancurd, spicy crawfish, spicy beef, chicken with chilies, peppery steamed

chilies. But Andrew was not good with spicy things. The

a bit embarrassed to

in small and dainty bites, looking at how Andrew would react.

her. With that,

beancurd, Andrew picked up a small piece of tofu and put it in his mouth. He thought that

palette like wildfire. He quickly swallowed it, trying to decrease the heat with some rice. He wanted to cry out but he did his best to stay cool and acted

from the scorching heat, he sat

good table manners. Although she was

Ashley with loving eyes and remembered what her

her chopsticks and then leaned back in her chair, looking replete and relaxed, but felt a little embarrassed as soon as she made eye contact with

didn't even get to eat. "Um, I'm sorry. I'm eating too much. But I swear it was an accident! I didn't mean for it to happen! These dishes are really tasty. I cannot believe how much I ate," she explained, her cheeks flushing.

okay. You don't need to apologize," Andrew replied. He couldn't help but laugh to himself. 'It's okay, dear Ashley. I really don't mind. I'll buy anything you want, ' he thought.

aren't you eating anything? These dishes are going to get cold. Come on, they are delicious!" Ashley said as she

she happened to pick the spiciest one among the dishes. There were so many peppers wrapped in the meat.

the meat in his bowl but she immediately

God! I used

she thought, blushing even

get upset about that. Ashley

his eyebrows. He wanted

eyes. With a sigh, he calmly put the food in his mouth.

Andrew could eat this so calmly. She had never thought