71 ***RICHARD*** I've been trying to reach out to Ashley since the meeting with the brotherhood, but she's been radio silent. Not a single response to my messages. I'm getting worried, and to be honest, I'm feeling a bit uneasy. I need to know she's okay. Right now, I'm on my way to Saga's residence, where his parents live with my stepson, Richard. Yes, I've already started thinking of him as my own son. I love Ashley, and my love for her comes with everything that's hers, including her child. I'm willing to accept and love him just like I would my own biological child, Aster. No differences, no distinctions. As I head to Saga's place, with Jordans and some of my men, I'm filled with a mix of emotions. I hope Ashley will finally open up to me when I see her. I hope we can talk things t

