Chapter 43

Ashley looked at her with all curiosity

"What is it?"

"If you eventually fall in love with Peter and your father refuses to give his consent or refuses to forgive you, I think I and my husband can stand in as your parents"

Ashley widened her eyes

"Are you serious?"

"Yes of course"

"Wow! That will be lovely. But I just hope my father will forgive me. I don't think anyone can replace my father and the love I have for him"

"I understand. I think we need to go back to where everybody is enjoying themselves instead of you staying all alone here and sulking like a baby" Susan said Jokingly.

"I will join you soon", Ashley said with a smile.

"No! I want you to follow me"

Susan held Ashley's hand and they left the room.

"Brighten up girl," Susan said with a smile and patted her on the back.

When they arrived in the living room, Peter was stealing glances at her. He finally stood up with the glass of wine in his hand and walked up to her

"Hey! How are you doing?"

"Hi! I am very well an