Chapter 1281

"You...love him?" Beth asked. Ashlynn lowered her gaze to stare at the tip of her shoes. "...Yes." Beth remained quiet. "Auntie, thank you for everything, but I've made up my mind," Ashlynn said, not knowing if Beth would be upset as it sounded almost like she was trying to take Meredith's man. "I support whatever choice you make, but you need to think this through. I don't want you to be abused," Beth said. "Yes..." "Whatever happens, you are still welcome to drop by for dinner. Do you understand?" Ashlynn could not find her words, not knowing if she was truly worthy of such treatment despite being trapped in her worst nightmare at the same time. "Sure," she whispered. "This is my number. Call me whenever you want," Beth said, "if you want to come back, I can go over there to pick you up." "...Okay." Beth remained quiet for a few moments, before uttering, "I..." There was so much that she wished to say, but her words would not come out. Ashlynn noticed Corentin standing in