登入Hours Later Ashley had no idea how long had passed, but after what felt like forever, she was finally able to convince Jamal to go to the police station with her. They got there in no time and found the commander in charge of the station waiting outside for them. The moment they stepped out of the car, the commander bowed respectfully. “This way, Mr. Hale.” He led them down a long, narrow hallway before stopping outside a small visitation room. Ashley glanced around as they stepped inside. There was a metal table bolted to the floor with two chairs positioned on opposite sides. Surveillance cameras were mounted in each corner of the room, silently recording everything. Through the small glass panel on the door, she could also see two armed officers standing guard outside. But there was still no sign of Vanessa. As though he had read her mind, the commander turned towards them. “Please wait here, Mr. Hale. We will bring the inmate in.” Jamal nodded as the man took his leave. F
Two Weeks Later “Gosh, I can’t stop watching Jamal interact with Sophie. He’s so sweet and patient with her.” Vicky said, smiling from ear to ear as she joined Ashley on the balcony, watching as Jamal interacted with Sophie in the garden below. “Yeah. I think I finally understand why Sophie likes him so much. It’s almost like they’re father and daughter. If I wasn’t her mother, I’d have believed they were father and daughter.” Ashley replied, smiling as well. Two weeks had passed since she had been discharged from the hospital, and now she was finally beginning to feel like herself again. The physical wounds had faded, the deep gash on her temple had healed into a thin silver line, and the bruises mottling her ribs had softened and vanished. During her recovery, Jamal hovered around her like a shadow, always there to check up on her and Sophie, to take care of her needs, or reminder to take her medication. That simple gesture had made her fall deeply in love with him even mo
Two Weeks Later “Gosh, I can’t stop watching Jamal interact with Sophie. He’s so sweet and patient with her.” Vicky said, smiling from ear to ear as she joined Ashley on the balcony, watching as Jamal interacted with Sophie in the garden below. “Yeah. I think I finally understand why Sophie likes him so much. It’s almost like they’re father and daughter. If I wasn’t her mother, I’d have believed they were father and daughter.” Ashley replied, smiling as well. Two weeks had passed since she had been discharged from the hospital, and now she was finally beginning to feel like herself again. The physical wounds had faded, the deep gash on her temple had healed into a thin silver line, and the bruises mottling her ribs had softened and vanished. During her recovery, Jamal hovered around her like a shadow, always there to check up on her and Sophie, to take care of her needs, or reminder to take her medication. That simple gesture had made her fall deeply in love with him even mo
Two Weeks Later “Gosh, I can’t stop watching Jamal interact with Sophie. He’s so sweet and patient with her.” Vicky said, smiling from ear to ear as she joined Ashley on the balcony, watching as Jamal interacted with Sophie in the garden below. “Yeah. I think I finally understand why Sophie likes him so much. It’s almost like they’re father and daughter. If I wasn’t her mother, I’d have believed they were father and daughter.” Ashley replied, smiling as well. Two weeks had passed since she had been discharged from the hospital, and now she was finally beginning to feel like herself again. The physical wounds had faded, the deep gash on her temple had healed into a thin silver line, and the bruises mottling her ribs had softened and vanished. During her recovery, Jamal hovered around her like a shadow, always there to check up on her and Sophie, to take care of her needs, or reminder to take her medication. That simple gesture had made her fall deeply in love with him even more. F
Two Weeks Later“Gosh, I can’t stop watching Jamal interact with Sophie. He’s so sweet and patient with her.” Vicky said, smiling from ear to ear as she joined Ashley on the balcony, watching as Jamal interacted with Sophie in the garden below.“Yeah. I think I finally understand why Sophie likes him so much. It’s almost like they’re father and daughter. If I wasn’t her mother, I’d have believed they were father and daughter.” Ashley replied, smiling as well.Two weeks had passed since she had been discharged from the hospital, and now she was finally beginning to feel like herself again.The physical wounds had faded, the deep gash on her temple had healed into a thin silver line, and the bruises mottling her ribs had softened and vanished.During her recovery, Jamal hovered around her like a shadow, always there to check up on her and Sophie, to take care of her needs, or reminder to take her medication. That simple gesture had made her fall deeply in love with him even more. Far mo
The kiss was slow and passionate and would have gone on for a while if the door hadn’t flung open causing them to involuntarily pull away. The duo turned their gaze towards the entrance and came face to face with Raphael and Vicky who rushed towards Ashley’s side. Jamal stepped away so the two friends could reunite.“Oh My God, I was so scared.” Vicky tried to hold back tears as she pulled Ashley into a gentle, warm and long hug.Ashley started crying too and Vicky couldn’t hold back her tears too.Jamal stood in one corner with Raphael, watching as the two best friends broke into sobs in each other’s arms.Vicky finally decided to get a hold of herself. She pulled away from the hug, brought her hand to Ashley’s face, and wiped her tears away with her thump. Then she sat besides Ashley, intertwining her fingers with hers.“How do you feel, babe? Raphael called and told me everything.” She said, taking a glance at Ashley’s face and then her body.Ashley sniffled. “I’m fine.” she said,







