Lucas’ brows scrunched up. “Come in.”

After hearing his response, a tall figure pushed the door open and came in.

It was Ryan. The diamond stud on his ear sparkled under the light, and the streak of dyed hair on his head was especially eye-catching.

Caleb was rather annoyed with the Yates family by now.

“Mr. Yates, why are you here? If you’re here for a free meal, I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed. There are no more seats left,” he scoffed.

Ryan did not grow impatient or furious despite Caleb’s mocking words.

His lips curled. “Mr. Powell, I’m here to talk to Ms. Berry.”

He then strode toward Ashlyn’s seat.

Lucas’ frown deepened at that. Another man who’s here for her! D*mn it! His chest felt tight.

polite bow. Being the gentleman he was, he said politely, “I’m sorry. I really am. I’m offering an apology on behalf of Mary. Her actions must’ve caused you harm. It

who did something wrong, so they should be the ones to apologize to me. You shouldn’t apologize on behalf of them. If

a brow, and her voice

about to

“If that’s what you want, I shall ask someone

to see them at all, for they would only irritate her. “I accept your apology,

his lips, Ryan left the private

and blurted out, “Why do I think Mr.

his tracks and whipped his head

Ashlyn lifted her head and

everyone in the private room started

straight nose, pencil-thin eyebrows, and the same

disbelief. “I think the same, too! Lottie resembles them as well.

responded shyly, “I look nothing like Ashlyn. She’s so

not how Ryan perceived the message as his

he walked out and shut the door

continue eating. I’m starving,” Ashlyn announced coolly. She then

online after you showed your skills at the hospital. They

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