Chapter 357 It Hurts

'Okay, now I have to convince Ashley.'

Francis took a step forward so that he was directly in front of Ashley. He then flashed her a smile.

However, Ashley was furious at the mere sight of Francis.

Andrew wasn't here so she took her anger out on him.

'You're his best friend. I know you two talk a lot and you know what each other is up to, so you can't blame me.

All men are liars!

No exceptions!

All they do is cheat on women!'

Francis just merely stood there and he had no idea what was going on in Ashley's mind.

"What's wrong with you? Get out of our way. We have to catch the bus," Ashley said.

"Ashley, I can give you and Ellie a ride. You don't need to catch the bus. It's crowded and you might not even get to sit anymore. Anyone can take the bus and I just want you two to be safe. Especially such beautiful women as yourselves.

If you ride with me, you'll be much safer and more comfortable. You can even sleep if you want. You're going to be completely safe. What do you think?" Francis posed.

She put on a fake smile and said, "I'm sorry to tell you this but we want to take the bus. We've been taking this bus for more than 20 years now. We're used to it. You don't need to worry about our safety.

Maybe, you should be worrying about yourself. A handsome man like yourself can easily attract thieves."

Ellie couldn't help but feel uneasy upon hearing Ashley talk to Andrew like this. She eyed her and wondered what was going on with her. 'She's never behaved like this before.'

Francis looked at Ashley in amazement. 'She has changed a lot.

How could she say something like that!

She was harsh!

I need backup from Ellie."

He then turned to Ellie.

She grabbed Ashley's arm and said, "Ashley, I

Ellie's house. Francis helped them carry the stuff inside. Ashley stared at him when he wanted to enter the door. "I think you should leave now."

His body turned stiff. 'What? She's making me leave now?'

"Ashley..."

Ashley then went inside only to find another pair of slippers beside hers and Ellie's.

It was a pair of men's slippers.

She was a little confused. "Ellie, whose slippers are these? Why is there a pair of men's slippers here?"

Ellie looked at the slippers and answered, "I bought them. Francis and Andrew are always here anyway. I bought them the last time I went to the supermarket."

Ashley glanced at her then at Francis before answering, "Okay." It was difficult to tell if she believed Ellie's explanation or not.

Ellie and Ashley then went to the kitchen so they could cook. Francis was finally able to relax.

He almost had to beg just to be able to stay so he needed to make something out of it.

Then he took out his phone and sent a message to Andrew.

"What's wrong with Ashley today? Is she fighting with someone? Why is she mad at me? Why didn't she stay with you? She ruined my date with Ellie. You have to pick her up now!"