Chapter 848

After dinner, at the door, Ashlynn said to Corentin, "I want to stay here with Anne, is that okay?" Corentin glanced at Anne, and he said, "You don't need to. Anne, call me if you need anything. I will be in Luton these next two days." "Okay." Anne looked at Corentin's hand on Ashlynn's shoulder. It looked less like an intimate show of affection and more like a restraint. "Uncle, be nice to Ashlynn." Corentin said, "No one treats her better than me." Ashlynn did not refute him and comforted Anne, "Rest early. I will come to see you tomorrow." "Come here if you have nothing to do." Anne watched the car leave without going back to the house and walked out of the mansion. She sat on the steps in a daze, staring into the distance. She was left alone in such a big house. When she returned home, no one would be waiting for her at home and cook for her. Anne rubbed her eyes, stood up, and went into the house. Her feet had no strength; her waist was still sore, and her wh