Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 316

Chapter 316 Lauren had talked so much that her mouth had gone dry .

She grabbed her glass of water and downed it in large gulps .

Andrew watched her , his lips twitching harder with every passing second .

He was almost certain now Laurens wild assumptions resulted from reading too marry trashy romance novels or binge watching overly dramatic soap operas .

Everyone knew how deeply these kinds of shows could corrupt their audiences , especially when it came to women with overactive imaginations .

After finishing their meal, they cleaned the kitchen together , washing the dishes until everything sparkled .

It was not even seven yet , so Andrew thought briefly before suggesting , Ms.

Rhodes , since its your first time visiting , how about I show you around ? Lauren hesitated , looking conflicted .

Maybe another time , Dr.

Lloyd .

I really need to head back .

Noticing how her fingers were fidgeting as if torn between staying and leaving , Andrew raised a brow in surprise .

Its still early , Ms.

Rhodes .

Youre welcome to stay a little longer if youd like to .

Lauren shook her head .

Its not about you .

Its … my situation .

She sighed and added , Lately , I cant stay out too late .

Other than work or business , Im expected to go home right after my day ends .

Andrew did not press further and simply nodded , Alright , let me walk you out then .

Lauren smiled brightly .

Sure .

The two strolled through the courtyard and out the iron gate , walking all the way to Moonlit Sanctuarys main entrance .

There , a group of bodyguards from the Rhodes family were already waiting .

As soon as Lauren approached , the door of the first car opened , and a middle aged man in tactical gear stepped out .

Miss , the man greeted.

Lauren nodded .

Lets go .

She climbed into the car but not before flashing Andrew with a warm smile and waving goodbye .

Andrew waved back , but his gaze caught the man lowering the car window and giving him a cold , mocking smirk .