Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 140

Chapter 140 Irene, embarrassed and angry , snapped , Who asked you to defend us ? Stop acting so high an mighty .

If Harvey were here , he could have handled it just as easily .

Leroy added smugly , Exactly ! If Harvey were here , that idiot Conan wouldnt have dared to act so shamelessly .

Deep down , both mother and son felt bitter .

The fact that Andrew handled someone who had trampled over them only made them look weak and useless in comparison .

Christina could not take it anymore and scolded them .

Mom , Leroy , can you two just stop ? She sighed in exasperation .

Andrew helped us out , and thats the fact .

Thanks to him , the issue with Thrive Enterprises materials has been resolved perfectly .

Christina turned to Andrew with a complicated expression .

Whether you accept it or not , I need to thank you .

If it werent for you , my mom and Leroy would have been beaten for nothing .

Christie , why are you thanking him ? We didnt ask for his help , Irene muttered resentfully .

Andrew , please excuse their behavior , Christina said apologetically .

Andrews tone remained indifferent .

Why would I mind ? Besides , I dont need your gratitude .

What I did earlier was purely because Mr.

Huxley caused trouble on my turf it has nothing to do with your family .

Christina let out a bitter laugh .

I guess I was wrong to think you helped because of me .

Still , Im grateful .

See ? I knew he wasnt being kind , Irene remarked sarcastically .

Thats fine we dont need his help anyway .

Christina looked at Andrew with concern .

Mr.

Huxley is quite influential in Jayrodale .

I doubt hell let this go easily .

What would you suggest then , Ms.