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.

up when

yourselves," a waiter said. Shortly after, they all

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

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

good with spicy things. The sight of these dishes made him furrow his brows. However, his worries seemed to go away when he

food. The hotter the better. At first, she was a bit embarrassed to gobble up the feast in front of Andrew.

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

was relieved when she saw Andrew was not looking at her. With

up a small piece of tofu and put it in his mouth. He thought that it was not too spicy, but

taste spread through his palette like wildfire. He quickly swallowed it, trying to decrease the heat with some rice. He wanted to cry

heat, he sat there

table manners. Although she was eating fast, she

at Ashley with loving eyes and remembered what her favorite

in her chair, looking replete and relaxed, but felt a little embarrassed as soon as she

saw that Andrew's bowl was empty, that he didn't even get to eat. "Um, I'm sorry. I'm eating too much. But I swear it was an accident!

replied. He couldn't help but laugh to himself. 'It's okay, dear Ashley. I really

you eating anything? These dishes are going to get cold. Come on, they are delicious!" Ashley said as she put food in

the spiciest one among the dishes. There were so many

his bowl but she immediately regretted it.

used my

she thought, blushing even

didn't seem to get upset about that. Ashley breathed a sigh

his eyebrows. He wanted to

a sigh, he calmly put the food

surprise to Ashley that Andrew could eat this so calmly. She