“Dad, I want to go away for a month.” Ashley said to her father later that evening after they had dined.
They were alone and having a father and daughter moment when Ashley suddenly blurted out her intentions.
With everything that had recently happened, she needed a break from all of it before she lost herself.
Mr Knox gave her a ridiculous look. The fear in his eyes was palpable.
“Why?” The single question was filled with bewilderment.
She chuckled. Understanding lit her eyes. “I'll be fine.” She tried to reassure him.
She knew why he reacted that way. The last time his daughter went away was when he received the news of her death. Mr Knox didn't want to take any chances. Even though Ashley was taking permission from him, unlike his late daughter who just stole money from him and
