Silence Walks Beside Us by Eli Dane Cade 118

Brooke was still upset. Her tone was still filled with reproach. “No matter how long she has lived with us, Jade is still not my biological daughter, and no matter how long Ash has lived outside my care, she will always be my child. 

“I have already forgiven Jade for all the mistakes she had made in the past. However, if she still tries to take things away from Ash in the future, I will not tolerate it. You can call me heartless then.” 

Caspian lowered his head slightly. He had mixed feelings. The moment his mother stood up, he clasped her arm. “Mom, Jade is just spoiled. She is not a bad person. I will ask her to be more mindful in the future.” 

“It does not matter if you like Jade better. In the future, when she and Ash are present at the same time, don’t be so unfair to Ash anymore. You should show more care to Ash.” 

Caspian seemed to want to retort, but he suddenly thought of something. He shut his mouth and nodded, indicating that he understood. 

Ash did not mean to eavesdrop, but she happened to be there. She had heard most of the arguments between Brooke and Caspian. Halfway through, she wanted to go in and tell the two of them to stop, but she felt that it was not the right time. 

In the end, she gave up as she thought going in might be counterproductive. 

“How long have you been standing here?” 

Ash was totally caught up in her own thoughts and did not notice that Caspian was already standing in front of her. His expression was solemn. It was very different from his usual temperament. 

Ash appeared indifferent as she glanced at him. “Would you believe me if I said that I had just arrived?” 

“Nope.” 

“There you go. No matter if I say that I have just arrived or that I have been here for a while, you will feel uncomfortable. So, just pretend that you did not see me.” The way Ash spoke to Caspian had always been as if she was talking to a silly child. 

‘I can’t believe he still gets tricked by Jade’s scheming words at this age,‘ she thought. 

Caspian looked a little uncomfortable and said, “Why do you always have to speak so harshly? I’m your brother, and you should have respect for me.” 

“Alright, if you put it that way, am I right to say that you do not younger sister, but you have never shown me care before. Who 

spect the old and cherish the young, too? I am your wrong and who is right here?” Ash retorted calmly. 

Caspian was stunned for a moment. Then, his solemn expression morphed into unhappiness. “Are you saying that you are still a baby? How old are you? Do you think you are still a child?” 

“Yeah, I think I am still a baby.” Ash sneered. She narrowed her eles and deliberately provoked Caspian with her nasal voice. 

It was obvious that her move worked. Caspian opened his mouth and could not say a word for a long time. He was powerless against a shameless person like Ash! 

Ash regained her composure and glanced at the man in front of her with disdain. ‘How boring. It was just a simple tease and he is stunned. She sniggered in her head. 

“Stop right there, Ash.” As Ash turned around and had only take few steps toward the living room, Caspian stopped her again. 

With her back toward him, Ash was exasperated. ‘Oh my god, the man thinks like a three–year–old child. When will he ever grow up?‘ 

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Ash pursed her lips and said impatiently, “You had better really have something constructive to say. Not everyone is idle like you.” 

“I can stop trying to push you around in the future, but you have to promise me one thing.” Caspian took a deep breath before uttering. He seemed to have made up his mind. 

Ash raised her eyebrow. ‘Am I some kind of lowlife? Is he trying to strike a deal with me or trying to be sarcastic? This is getting interesting.” 

It seemed that her silly brother still could not see who had the upper hand. 

Ash laughed mirthlessly. “Why should I?” 

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