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.

politely, “I’m sorry. I really am. I’m offering an apology

it was Mary and Penelope who did something wrong, so they should be the ones to apologize to me. You shouldn’t apologize on behalf of them. If they kill you one day, are you

arched a brow, and her voice

she was not about to accept

what you want, I

need for that.” Ashlyn did not want to see them at all, for they would only irritate her.

Ryan left

retreating figure and blurted out, “Why do I think Mr. Yates resembles

door, Ryan froze in his tracks and whipped his head around

the same time, Ashlyn lifted her head

private

had the same straight nose, pencil-thin eyebrows,

same, too! Lottie resembles them as well. Look, their

“I look nothing like Ashlyn. She’s

not how Ryan perceived

he walked out and shut the door behind

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

after you showed your skills at the hospital. They praise you for being good at martial arts.

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