Chapter 39: Sexy Lingerie

Tristan's casual comment dropped like a bomb, leaving Ashton completely shell-shocked. With a smile that hinted at something deeper, Tristan turned to Ashton and said, "My girlfriend can be a bit needy sometimes, so I've got to keep her company. You guys have a good time." Before Ashton could ask anything else, Tristan answered a call and walked off. Ashton was left standing there in disbelief. He was totally clueless about when Tristan even got a girlfriend. As he recalled Tristan's mysterious look, a wave of unease hit him. Poppy's earlier words echoed in his mind. "They've definitely been together for a while. The way Tristan looks at her is very affectionate. Didn't you notice it before? They must have been flirting right in front of you for a long time. And who knows when they first got together? If I hadn't intervened, they might have started doing it in the hallway. I wish I'd recorded it for you." Ashton started replaying every interaction he'd seen between Tristan and