A Love Trap

Andrew didn't tell them in advance about their visit as he wanted it to be a surprise.

He wanted Ashley to meet the only family member he'd recognize as his own.

Just as they arrived, a figure came out of one of the high shrubs. This particular one was designed to be as high as an average person's chest.

He was wearing a Chinese traditional suit. He looked like he was in his late fifties to early sixties and he looked very healthy.

Ashley turned to look at Andrew in puzzlement.

Just as Andrew was about to speak, the butler, who had been trimming the tree, raised his head and straightened his back.

He was so surprised that he dropped his shears on the ground. He stared back at Andrew. When he spoke, his voice was quivering, "Mr. Lu, you're back?"

He couldn't suppress the excitement in his heart.

Andrew nodded and said, "Yes, Porter. Is Grandpa here?"

Porter nodded hastily and said, "Yes, yes, Mr. Lu. Come in. I'll inform Master that you're here.

Mr. Lu, why didn't you tell us that you were coming to visit? Had we known you were coming, we would have made preparations!" Porter led Ashley and Andrew into the villa.

Porter only noticed Ashley when she was standing behind Andrew. His eyes sparkled. "Who is this young lady, Mr. Lu?"

When he asked, his mind was racing. Every time Mr. Lu came to visit, he always came alone. The whole family was starting to get worried about him.

He couldn't believe Andrew had finally brought a woman with him. He could sense the special significance of the woman.

He looked at Ashley politely and Ashley smiled back.

'This old man looks quite friendly, '

thought Ashley.

While Porter was trying to figure out what Ashley and Andrew's relationship was, Andrew pulled Ashley next to him and said, "This is my wife."

Porter wasn't just surprised—he was stupefied.

did Mr. Lu just

His wife?

Do I have hearing problems? Did I hear

at Andrew in disbelief. He couldn't hide his excitement though. "Mr. Lu, did you... What did you say just now? Could you please say it

kept private. So when Porter asked him to repeat himself, he responded

looked at Ashley and his eyes were gentle and

was so excited that he didn't know

heard it wrong.

Lu did bring home

great. Mr. Lu, you and Mrs. Lu stay here

he walked inside, he turned to the side and called out, "Bertha, come out here. Look

"Okay, coming."

to wait on you while

he walked away, he did a sort

if he couldn't hide his happiness.

started to look around the villa.

Golden Palace as the Golden Palace was a little

was more traditional Chinese. Everything looked magnificent but

woman suddenly appeared as if from out

had to step back and hide behind Andrew again.

comfortable. She decided it was better if she

come out of the kitchen. When Porter called out to her, she was putting the ribs into the pot. She hastily came out when

she came out was this pretty girl

hands on her apron but upon seeing this scene, she stopped.

young lady? How did she get in

man was Andrew, she immediately

to Andrew and said, "Mr. Lu, you're

wasn't his normal, distant

however, see the look on his face

I came to see

It's so good to see you again. What do you want to eat for lunch,

was a child. She always adored him. When he was still young, his mother left and his father got married way too quickly. His

Andrew was obedient and adorable. Bertha treated him as her