Cherish After Losing (Ashley and Chase) novel Chapter 448

Chapter 448 

Emily’s birthday arrived soon. Thanks to Chase’s suggestion, Sam prepared a gift for Emily. He presented it to her first thing in the morning. 

Emily smiled. “Thank you, Sam.” 

me 

be 

Chase presented his gift, too.“This is from and Ashley. Happy birthday, Grandma.” Emily glanced at him. Before she could speak, the butler entered with two gift boxes. “Madam, these are gifts from Mrs. Amanda Jones and Mrs. Ashley 

here in person.” Sterling. They couldn’t Ashley Sterling. Emily took the gifts and looked at Chase. Though she knew he was trying to please her by mentioning Ashley, she’d stopped forcing him to be with Ashley. 

dryly, “Ashley 

is 

more 

thoughtful 

than 

you 

thought.” 

She turned 

away. 

said She Chase smiled. He urged Sam to eat quickly, as he’d take him to school. 

Ashley went to the office. Shortly after arriving, she and Tim went to Speed. Tanya was already there. She greeted only Tim. “Mr. Reed, hello.” 

Tanya was cheerful and showed no disappointment about missing Emily’s birthday party. Tim just ignored her and went to work with Ashley. 

Tim thought Ashley made the right choice not to attend Emily’s birthday party. That evening, he joined his parents at the party. They arrived early. The Sterlings took the celebration seriously; most family members, including Sam, were present. Tim hadn’t seen Sam in a couple of years. He found that Sam looked more and more like Chase. 

Reeds. After 

pleasantries, Wendy’s