Chapter 35. Thoughts from Before

ASHLENE

The weekend came quicker than I could ever prepare for.

I meant physically, emotionally, and mentally.

Dad and Anton had to leave early so they could finalize their drafts for the defenses they needed for Monday, and I didn’t get to see them at breakfast. Because the law office was busy with the upcoming hearing, Dylan had to leave before the clock struck 8 am, too.

When I got down to the kitchen at around 8:30, none of my family was there anymore. So I had my sticky rice, mango, and fresh oat milk by myself, scrolling through social media posts on my phone. Until there was no more interesting content, I put my phone down. That’s enough social media for today.

“Today’s the law office symposium, miss?” Clara asked. She’s one of our oldest and most loyal servants. She had been here since my father’s college days and had become a very essential part of the household.

Her red hair is natural, and I am envious of it. She kept it clean by trappi