Ashley didn't know the phone number of the orphanage. Also, it was already very late. She could see no possible means of taking Richard back.
Besides, he had only been here once before. How could he remember this place so clearly?
Ashley was curious and at a loss for words. Sitting on the sofa, the duo merely looked at each other.
Every time Ashley wanted to go somewhere or get up, Richard seemed scared and would immediately stand up and hold on to her tightly.
Ashley felt a little helpless and told him, "Look, I am going to get you something to eat. If you are scared, you can come with me to the kitchen."
After saying that, Ashley stood up. Richard followed her closely as if he was afraid that he would get lost.
Ashley had finished dinner just now, so the food was still warm. She simply reheated it slightly and put it in front of him.
But the boy merely stared at the food. His eyes were still fixed on Ashley.
Ashley pushed the plate closer to him and asked, "What's wrong? Go on and eat."
Richard just stared at the pair of chopsticks and didn't do anything.
Ashley looked at him and asked hesitantly, "Don't tell me you want me to feed you!"
It was very tiring to try and make conversation with a person who wouldn't respond. Ashley was having that experience now.
However, for the moment, she had no choice but to feed Richard slowly.
Luckily, Richard was quite obedient. When Ashley brought a bite close to him, he opened his mouth and gulped it down obediently.
At least he did that, so Ashley felt relieved.
After feeding him, Ashley looked at his clothes and frowned, "Why are you still wearing the same clothes I gave you that day? They've gotten so dirty. Haven't you taken any bath back at the orphanage?"
Although she knew that he was having a hard time in the orphanage, she had never expected him to end up like this. Was the director of the orphanage
he asked Ashley to come to her house directly.
After hanging up the phone, Ashley took Richard to Selma's house and knocked on the door.
It was Tony who opened the door. Ashley was surprised. She hadn't seen him in a long time. Ashley smiled, "Hi Tony, when did you come back?"
Tony stopped for a while before answering as he saw Ashley's big belly, "I've been here for several days now. I am currently on holiday."
Ashley was surprised and asked, "What holiday? Really?"
Tony nodded, "Yes, It's the winter vacation."
Ashley was still a little dazed, "Winter break? So soon?"
It was possibly because she hadn't thought much about these things recently. Staying at home had kept her out of touch with the world.
"Well, it's so cold outside. Why are you still talking at the door? Come on in!"
Selma came out of nowhere and said to the two at the door.
There was a complicated look on Ashley's face as she looked at Selma and said, "Look, I just have a few things to say and then I'll go back. I just want to ask you a favor only for today."
Richard was standing right behind Ashley. He was so little that they hadn't even noticed him yet.
Looking at Ashley, Selma asked, "What's the matter? Just tell me directly. I will try my best to help you."