Chapter 12
But Chloe just hung her head and murmured, “Daddy’s gone.”
you just being nice to us because
Ryan eyed Eric suspiciously and asked, “Why do you want to know!” Before Eric could respond, Ryan scoffed, “Are y you want to date
my mommy!”
Eric’s expression tensed slightly, but he wasn’t ready to give up. He tentatively asked, “Did your daddy and mommy have a good relationship?”
Ryan scoffed and fired back, “My daddy was a great doctor, super caring and gentle. Mommy really loved him. Even though he’s gone, she won’t ever forget how much he meant to her. So, you might as well drop it.
Chlor gently tugged his arm and reminded him, “Ryan, don’t be so rude?”
Ryan impatiently knocked her on the head. “Dummy, how can you be so trusting?” He shot Eric another wary look and then turned away with a huff.
Eric fell silent. If Dr. Garcia were Ashley, then who is the man in the photo? Did Ashley remarry after leaving Willowmere?”
In the hospital, upon seeing the two children, Ashley sighed, “What are you two d
doing here?”
Chloe ran over joyfully, hugging Ashley’s thigh. “Ryan and I wanted to surprise you with lunch, Mommy,” she said.
Ashley suddenly remembered she had forgotten to eat while busy with medical records. She smiled, squatted down, and ruffled Chloe’s hair, Feeling deeply touched. Thank you, my sweethearts.”
The doctors and nurses nearby were all shocked, exclaiming. Dr. Garcia, you’re married with kids?” Before, they thought of her as this young, talented, and gorgeous doctor, and plenty of guys had a thing for her. But now, learning she had two kids, many secretly felt bad about her getting hitched so young
Ashley smiled and replied, “Yep.” Then she told the kids, “Say hi to everyone.”
The kids promptly greeted, “Hello, everyone.”
The doctors and nurses couldn’t resist the adorable kids and each came over for a hug, giving Ashley a chance to grab a bite. As she settled at her desk, she looked up and saw Eric standing at the door.
Eric walked in, and the office vibe went from chill to tense. People started greeting him w
Ashley raised an eyebrow and casually asked, “What’s up, Mr. Anderson?”
Eric kept his cool and said, “I need to talk to Dr. Garcia about Olivia’s situation
with a stiff, “Hey, Mr. Anderson.”
Ashley rolled her eyes, put down her fork, and said, “Hold up. Mr. Anderson. Your fiancée’s the one doubting me, not the other way around. Go talk to Ms. Garcia before bothering me.”
Everyone’s jaws dropped at the audacity of Ashley sassing Eric.
