Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 743

"Alright, it's getting late. Let's lock up and head home," Andrew said with a smile after taking a few sips of the tea Nyla had prepared.

Cedric chuckled. "I'll head back to the Aicker residence Fran, you and Dr. Lloyd can go back to Moonlit Sanctuary."

Francesca rolled her eyes playfully. "I got it, Grandpa! You don't have to spell it out!"

The two of them locked up Moonlit Apothecary and were just about to leave when a luxury car pulled up, stopping right in front of the store.

"Sorry, we're closed for the night. If you need a doctor, come back tomorrow," Francesca said politely.

However, as soon as she saw who was stepping out of the car, her expression turned strange.

"Well, Andrew, what's this? You're not going to welcome me?"

The one speaking was none other than Irene, accompanied by her entire family—including Christina in a sleek white dress—and Aspen, their driver.

Andrew ignored her completely, his gaze settling on Christina instead. He asked indifferently, "What do you want?"

Christina forced a sweet, flawless smile. "Andrew, sorry for bothering you so late. I happened to pass by on my way home from work and saw a rotisserie chicken place, so I picked one up for you! I remember you used to love roasted chicken."

She held out the paper bag with a hopeful look, but Andrew only smirked—his smile laced with mockery.

"Ms. Stevens, I think your memory's a little off. My favorite isn't roasted chicken. It's spicy grilled chicken."

Christina's smile froze, and she suddenly looked flustered. "Oh? It was spicy grilled chicken? Haha… I must have remembered wrong. Hold on, I'll go get you one right now!"

Leroy scoffed. "Obviously! Even I don't get this kind of treatment. Andrew, you should count your blessings—your good days have officially begun!"

Irene stepped forward, her face all smiles as she tried to butter him up. "Andrew, what's done is done, right? Let's just put the past behind us."

She continued, "If even I, as the elder here, can let bygones be bygones, shouldn't a young man like you do the same? You're a smart, promising young man. You shouldn't be holding onto old grudges. Life is about moving forward!"

Andrew smirked, his eyes filled with disdain. "Cut to the chase. What do the Stevens want this time?"

Irene beamed. "It's simple! Come back home and patch things up with Christina. With your connections and abilities, you can lead Stevens Corporation back to the top!"

Leroy, desperate not to miss his chance, blurted out, "Andrew, my beloved brother-in-law—my request is simple! Come back to the Stevens family. If you do, we'll all welcome you with open arms, and Christie will finally treat you right!"