Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 1410

Francesca looked shocked. "Lauren, you can't be serious—we're not letting you take all the blame alone!"

Aspen quickly chimed in, "She's right. If Andrew does get upset, we're not going to leave you out there on your own!"

Lauren held her head high, her expression firm. "I'd never want to disappoint Andrew, but honestly, I don't think he truly cares about the Stevens family anymore. Think about it—he's grown so powerful now. People like them barely register on his radar anymore. He's just annoyed by their presence, not hurt."

Francesca clapped her hands and grinned. "Exactly! I've been thinking the same. Andrew belongs to the three of us now. He doesn't have the energy to waste on others."

Lauren's eyes gleamed mischievously as she made the call. "Alright then—it's settled. We'll let Ms. Stevens and her family stay. Fran, prepare some food and get the rooms ready for them. Just make sure they don't disturb Andrew's rest.

"Aspen, go keep him company. Stick close and keep him busy from coming downstairs. The rest can wait until morning. It's too late for drama."

Francesca laughed. "Got it. Leave everything to me!"

Aspen gave Christina a long, unreadable glance, her expression a mix of emotions.

Eventually, she nodded and said quietly, "Alright, Lauren. I'll stay with him. Just… don't expect me to be nice to them."

And with that, Christina and her family were finally welcomed inside Serenity Villa.

As clever as she was kind, Lauren did not make a fuss about Christina's past with Andrew. She simply fed the family and settled them into rooms where they could rest for the night.