Chapter 51 Pestered

Ashley stood up to get a better view outside the window, her big eyes shining brightly as she looked down into the street. Andrew was right behind her. His gaze was tender when it landed on Ashley.

"Do you like this street scene?" he broke the silence and asked in a low voice.

"Yes. To be honest, Ellie and I have been thinking about buying a big house near the sea, with big windows just like this one. Every morning we can open the windows to enjoy the beautiful view and the soft ocean wind.

I can just imagine how beautiful it would be when the sun rises there," she replied softly.

She didn't know why she was pouring her heart out here. Maybe she just felt comfortable around Andrew.

Andrew said nothing, but couldn't help but let out a wide smile.

Before his smile faded, Ashley had already turned around to look at him.

Andrew had never smiled like this since he was a child. As the heir of his family's business, he had to look stern and serious, and couldn't let his emotions betray him.

It was natural for him to act and look cold all the time.

But he looked actually so dashing when he smiled. When Ashley saw him smiling, warmth flooded through her body.

His eyes and his warm smile made her heart drop to her stomach.

She gently shook her head, trying to keep her cool. Just then there was a knock on the door.

"Come in," Andrew said.

Then the waiters came in with trays filled with food, filling the room with a delicious aroma.

Ashley's eyes lighted up when she smelled the dishes.

"Please enjoy yourselves," a waiter said. Shortly after, they all left the room.

Ashley sat down at the table. Her mouth was watering. 'Wow, all dishes look delicious! I'm so excited to eat!' she thought.

Andrew ordered many spicy foods, including Mapo beancurd, spicy crawfish, spicy beef, chicken with chilies, peppery steamed fish and fish-flavored pork—all of these were Ashley's favorites.

Sichuan cuisine was characterized by

ing itchy. 'Maybe my allergies are acting up again, ' he thought.

"Hey, I'll be back. I just need to use the ladies' room," Ashley stood up and said to Andrew.

Andrew nodded. He wanted to say something but he couldn't open his mouth.

After Ashley left, Andrew quickly laid down his chopsticks and took a swig of water.

His mouth had no feeling except numbness and burning.

The moment felt exceptionally bittersweet—just like chocolate candies covered with paprika.

Andrew took out a small bottle from his pocket and drew an allergy pill from the bottle. He took the medicine and continued to eat the food that Ashley put in his bowl.

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Meanwhile, Ashley washed her hands and looked at herself in the mirror. She fixed her hair and wiped her mouth with a piece of tissue. Those dishes were so spicy that her mouth was as red as a rose.

As she made her way back to the room, she saw a familiar face. It was Raymond.

Ashley pretended not to see him and kept her head down low, but Raymond grabbed hold of her hand when she passed him by.

"Ashley, I just came here to have a little talk to you. Please give me a chance!" Raymond said as he held Ashley's hand tightly.

His hand squeezed her fingers tightly, hurting Ashley quite a bit. She wanted to cry out but she forced herself to stay calm.