Susie and Angelina were sitting on the couch in the living room and talking happily.
Susie was sitting right opposite the door and saw Andrew walk in. She immediately stood up and greeted her brother, "Hi, Andrew."
Andrew responded with a terse nod.
"Andrew, what brings you back?" Susie asked.
"Something important," Andrew replied.
Ashley smiled at Angelina. She had always been fond of her.
Angelina however, cast a forced smile and her face was stiff. She seemed to not like Ashley anymore.
She grabbed her bag instinctively.
An inexplicable fear filled her heart.
The housemaid informed Ethan and Arya that Andrew had come. The two of them walked down the stairs one after the other, to see their son.
Arya smiled at Ashley and her face was kind without the slightest hint of guilt or embarrassment. She conducted herself in a way like nothing had happened, as if she didn't go to the Golden Palace and force Ashley to leave right after Andrew had left for the business trip.
Arya walked towards Andrew and smiled at him. Her face was soft and kind.
Arya's face shone, which made her look younger. She had always taken great care of her skin and it looked youthful and supple. Although she was over forty years old, she looked nothing like it. Arya looked like a charming woman in her thirties especially when she smiled. It was no wonder that she made Ethan loyal to her.
"Andrew, you are back," Arya said softly. "You could've asked someone to inform us that you'd be coming today. We could have cooked for you." She turned towards Terri and instructed her to prepare Andrew's favorite dishes. "Now that you're back, why don't you stay for dinner?"
Arya continued sweetly.
However, Andrew cast a quick glance and turned away. He didn't believe his stepmother's unusual care.
Angelina looked at Ashley and felt uncomfortable to stay in the same room with her. She grabbed Susie's hand. "Susie, I feel un
rew glared at Ethan and Arya. His eyes were cold. "I think you remember that I clearly said that Ashley is my wife and she'll be the only one in my life. If I ever find you bothering her, I won't spare anyone!" Andrew's voice grew louder with every word.
"Do you think that I don't know what you've done to her when I wasn't around? If you dare to do it again, don't blame me for harming you,"
Andrew said menacingly.
Ethan was annoyed to see his son's furious look. How could he talk to them like that? "What the hell is wrong with you? Why are you treating us like this? Are you questioning us, Andrew?
What have we done when you weren't around? What else do you have to say? Is there anything else you want to blame us for?" Ethan mirrored Andrew's rage. "You are a member of the Lu family and most importantly, I am your father. Am I not allowed to care about you anymore?"
"Care about me?"
Andrew looked up at his father with disgust.
"You want to care about me now? No, thank you. I don't need your care," Andrew spat.
"And just because you've asked, let me tell you this. I've got nothing to say to you anymore. And of course, I don't dare to question you."
Andrew's tone carried no emotion.
Ethan glared at Ashley. His disgust for Ashley was evident in his eyes.