Chapter 773 Bear A Little Sister For You

"I have got some business to take care of. I need to go now,"

Mr. Lin looked at Ashley and said calmly.

Ashley sighed then nodded, knowing fully well why he was so aloof now, "Okay, Uncle Lick. I understand. Take care," she said. In response to that Mr. Lin nodded once and then walked away.

"Shall we go now?"

Andrew asked as his hand rested upon the small of Ashley's back.

Ashley shook her head, "Not so soon. I want to walk around and get acquainted with some guests here. Otherwise, why would I come here?"

Andrew gave his consent easily, "If you say so."

Ashley eyed him skeptically. She had expected Andrew to disagree, considering that he never liked such parties, but his quick consent took Ashley by surprise.

Then she understood what made Andrew agree with her so soon.

She had wanted to wander around and have some small talk with the other guests. If he had denied her the chance, she would have to go and meet them all by herself on other days.

But now that Andrew let her do it at the banquet, there was no need for her to meet them by herself.

He had consented precisely intending to accompany her everywhere she'd go.

He had no plans of leaving her alone, not even once. But, that was not what Ashley wanted. She stared at him with disbelief in her eyes. Andrew keeping her company was strenuous in a sense. He wore this frightening expression all the time that it actually unnerved her and everyone else for that matter. That was the reason why she didn't want to him to go with her. If not at all then at least for a while.

Ashley still remembered one of the previous banquets that she had attended along with Andrew. It went absolutely embarrassing.

With someone so stern and with a terrifying persona like Andrew in tow, no one would dare to come near and start a conversation with you. It was so obvious and mortifying, provided people were sensible enough to not provoke him.

Left with no other choice, she had to wander around the banquet with him and did nothing else.

In fact, Ashley had even asked Alice about the personalities who would be present at this party, so that, she'd be prepared beforehand

But strangely, all the men just scooted away as fast as they could the moment they saw Andrew by her side. It was exasperating. Ashley glared at Andrew sideways and huffed.

She didn't know how to stop him from scaring people away. It was straight up embarrassing. She didn't know what she should say to him so that he would just let her be.

Andrew had sensed Ashley's stealthy stare on him. But he only acknowledged it with total silence. He also showed a blank face, which meant he didn't know why. He pretended that he was innocent, which he absolutely was not.

When their eyes met as Ashley looked at him, pleading to change his steamed up demeanor. She was annoyed and at the same time helpless. This was why she didn't want Andrew to come with her.

His cold presence beside her only frightened everyone else. People feared him just like how mice feared the cat.

No one dared to come in front of him and start a talk. A glimpse of his scowling face was enough for them to stay at a safe distance.

Ashley had no idea how she could manage familiarizing with people if he kept behaving this way.

Ashley had this false hope that as Andrew was so handsome along with being the CEO of the Lu Group, everyone would be delighted to have him at this banquet. They would come voluntarily, give him a warm welcome and talk about further cooperation which would be beneficial for his business.

But it turned out completely the opposite of what she had imagined.

Ashley was now witnessing Andrew's real countenance right in front of her eyes. It was easily perceivable that these people were actually afraid of Andrew.

But Ashley couldn't cope with it the same way he did. It was impossible for her to stay at a place where no one talked to her.

As Andrew had promised her, he indeed stayed by her side all night going around at the banquet

and kept his stern face, effectively avoiding unnecessary talking.

When they were almost done wandering around the p

ll of them walked over towards the couch where Chant was sitting.

Ashley sat on the sofa and asked her sons, "Tell me, where did Great-grandpa take you today? Did you listen to his words carefully?" She looked between the two of them, waiting for an answer.

"Yes, Great-grandpa took us to the amusement park and then to the zoo. Mommy, we can go there together next time," Fabio gushed excitedly.

Ashley nodded, "Sure. Next time we'll all go there together."

Chant interrupted, "Have you eaten? If not then I can ask Linda to make something for you."

Hearing this, Ashley touched her belly unconsciously and realized she indeed had not eaten much and now she was feeling really hungry.

She didn't even get the chance to think about food at the banquet. All of her attention was solely on Andrew, his complicated staid demeanor and how to deal with it.

Ashley nodded embarrassingly, "Yes actually, I'm a little hungry."

Chant then called Linda and asked her to heat the saved excess food for Ashley and Andrew.

Ashley nodded and smiled at Chant for his generosity as she arose followed by Andrew and went to the dining room.

Fabio and Richard wanted to follow, but Chant stopped them.

"No, boys. Mommy and Daddy are tired and starving. Let them have their dinner peacefully. We'd better not disturb them now."

Both boys readily agreed. "All right."

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They answered in unison.

"Very good. Then let's go upstairs and play with blocks. Your mommy can join us after they're done eating, okay?"

Chant suggested.

Fabio and Richard exchanged looks with each other. Since their parents were having their meal, the boys had no objections. They nodded and went upstairs with Chant.

When Ashley and Andrew came out of the dining room, they were surprised to not see Chant and the kids anywhere in the living room.

Ashley turned towards Andrew and asked him, confused, "Where are they?"

However, Andrew was glad to find none of them there. He could have some personal time with Ashley, without anyone disturbing their private space.

Andrew acted quickly in response. He wrapped his arms around Ashley's waist and pulled her flush against his sturdy chest, "Maybe they are playing somewhere in the villa. Let's go back to our room and get some rest. You're tired, I can see that. Besides, their Great-grandpa can take care of them well enough."

Ashley nodded as her face flushed with happiness, at the closeness of her children to their Great-grandpa. Andrew was in fact, correct. Chant was really good at taking care of the children. Ashley knew he would never let anything happen to them.

Just as they were about to go upstairs to their bedroom, Ashley heard the sound of laughter coming from somewhere in the villa.