Sob Story

Ashton deposits the money taken from Richard's house in a new bank account and locks it, making sure no one except himself and Ivy will have access to it, whatever they want to use it for, still unknown to them both.

While at work, he receives a call from his mum, asking him about his welfare and about Ivy, how they are doing and all that. He smiles as he responds to her, his heart warmed.

At least even if he didn't have his mother for most of his life, he has a woman he can call one.

"I just wanted to check up on you both but I'm sure she will be at work now as well. I'll give her a call as well."

"Alright Mum. Take care of yourself."

"Before I leave, have you seen or heard from Richard lately?" She asks, her voice taking on a small tone.

Ashton sighs... "Yes, I saw him yesterday. I went..." He pauses as he hears a voice climb into the receiver.

"Ma'am, Mr Richard is here and he is asking to see you."

"Send him off." Judith responds, putting the phone away from her ears and covers th