This was my first time in K City. Being the country’s capital, it came with rich historical background. Not only did it pay homage to its rich past, but it also served to usher in its even brighter future.
However, such a large city meant that it came with its own set of problems, namely traffic. Ashton had one hand on the steering wheel while his other drummed impatiently against the steering wheel.
I looked at the scenery outside the car window distractedly. I may have seemed calm on the outside, but I was actually quite nervous.
I had never met Ashton’s aunt before.
The city center was a glorious sight. In an area where every square inch of land was worth a lot of money, they had also developed natural green pockets and parks. The people who lived here were super-rich with their cars dotting the parking lots.
When I got out of the car, I noticed that even shrubs and trees in the area were exotic. There was also an eye-catching lily pond in the center, where pink and white lilies were in full bloom.
Ashton took me along a cobblestone path. As we walked up the stairs, we soon reached another stately-looking Oriental-style villa.
In the two years that I’d been with Ashton, I’d seen plenty of luxurious villas. The property in front of me was particularly outstanding and overwhelming.
Standing at the gate was a very composed woman who looked to be in her thirties. She wore a dress the color of ink, embroidered with daisies.
As soon as she saw us, she greeted us with a joyous smile. “Well, I’d been expecting you both for breakfast instead! Since you took so long to arrive, we can only have lunch.”
“I apologize. The traffic was terrible!” replied Ashton, looking sheepishly at her.
to me. All this while, he hadn’t let go of my
indulgently as her smile widened. She pulled me towards her for a closer look. “So she is the woman
and said, “Hello,
only one other male in his wake. The second son was more carefree and wasn’t particularly interested in corporate affairs. Little
out of the way, Aunt Sally then led us both into the villa. With its white walls and black tiles, the building had
From here, I could see someone sitting under a sunshade, drinking tea with a book in his hands. Next to him lay a large gray Tibetan mastiff. I wasn’t particularly fond of dogs, especially large ones like
lean against Ashton, instinctively
paused to glance at what
Benjamin’s son, Marcus,” said Sally with a smile. “You’re both of the
nodded and said
had been feeling odd since I entered the villa. Sally looked to be only a few years older than Ashton, yet when she introduced
anything about Sally Fuller. Although I had my doubts, I couldn’t just blurt my thoughts out and ask questions. That
still lounging on the deck. He was dressed in an off-white shirt and gray slacks with white household slippers.
like this would’ve been the perfect
distance. Putting aside
pregnant, dearest,” said Sally with a gentle smile. “You should watch your
as I had the feeling
me, his gaze clear as day. As our eyes met, I was stunned. I smiled on impulse and nodded slightly,