A Love Trap

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?

be so

back!' her mind

a sort of trance

lady, please be

coming forward and catching her. If it

absent-minded today? What's wrong? I have never seen you like

Linda. I'm fine," Ashley said and forced a

last

look on her face, she didn't know

This morning Chant seemed to be in a bad mood as well. Linda's instincts

breakfast is still warm in the kitchen. Shall I bring it to you?" Linda asked.

said but her voice

rich. It contained everything she loved; soy milk, fried

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

wrong? Are you sick?" The more she looked at Ashley, the more concerned

I would

Ashley said.

Monday today. They

didn't

said realizing her blunder. Grabbing the cup, she took a sip of the milk. Then she grabbed a sandwich and took a bite.

a forced smile.

she couldn't quite put her

moment, Linda noticed

quite awkward with Ashley so she breathed a sigh

the dining room.

you enjoying your meal?" Andrew asked

she was barely touching her

voice, Ashley

walked up to him, tightly grasping his

put on was now

to

right now, okay? You believe me,

was so obsessed with Dany that she didn't even care about her

this condition. If her love for Dany could blind her, he didn't want that child in his life. He knew he was being selfish, but Ashley's miserable

would hate

dining table and sat down. "Well, I know. I have asked Johnny to investigate on the matter. But for God's sake, can you please finish your meal? We can deal with the issue about Dany