Chapter 26: Go apologize to that Blair girl

Tristan quickly threw together an excuse, "A friend of mine lives around here; I spotted you while I was visiting." Nova, recalling the man she had seen that morning in the pricey car, didn't question Tristan's explanation. Without a backward glance, they left the oppressive scene and once they were back home, Nova felt uneasy. "Ashton won't just let this slide, will he? Do you think he'll come after us?" she pondered aloud. Nova tried to keep her cool, but her emotions were in turmoil. She knew Ashton wouldn't easily forgive her or the Blair family. She wasn't particularly concerned about the Blairs, but she was worried about Margaret, her grandma couldn't handle any stress. Despite Mark being a less-than-ideal son or father, Margaret wouldn't want to see him harmed. Ashton, a despicable and ruthless man, would have no trouble crushing Mark with his underworld connections in the city. Just the thought made Nova shudder. She regretted ever having any dealings with such a perso