Chapter 48.

(Freya's POV)

I don't know what Ash was thinking until he ordered spicy food even though he can't stand spicy food at all. It makes me feel guilty when he can't even finish his food. But I didn't want to make that an opening for Ash to approach me. Because I know, everything he does is just a pretense.

I sat on the edge of the bed and got ready to sleep, but I called Henry first because I promised to tell him when I got here. And I did it to see what Ash's response would be.

This was the right time because soon Ash would come out of the bathroom because he had been in there all along.

"Hello, Henry," I said with a small smile even though he couldn't see it. "I arrived a long time ago and I'm sorry I just contacted you. "Because I was so tired and rested for a while before contacting you," I said honestly.

"No problem. Was the trip good?” he asked from across the phone.

"Yeah, we had a good trip," I answered, trying to keep my voice calm despite my heart beating a little faster. I knew