Ashley disengaged from the hug. She watched the intruder spy the hallway ensuring he wasn’t seen entering the room. Mr Knox turned, following Ashley’s gaze, he watched the sneaky behaviour of the grown man. Amusement danced in his eyes. “Aren’t you too old to be playing hide and seek?” DJ paused. Caught, he shut the door ignoring the loud groaning sound. Sheepishly, he turned to face them. “I just really wanted to see her.” He confessed, scratching the back of his head and hiding his face from the old man. In the heat of the whole situation, Mr Knox had instructed him not to go close to his daughter. But seeing him do this, somewhat softened his heart. Ashley fixed her eyes on DJ, smiling at his awkward stance. “Come in.” She sounded excited. “I guess that’s my cue to leave.” Mr Knox said, rising from the bed. “No no sir. I could come back.” “It’s fine. I was leaving anyway.” Knox responded, not missing the tingle of excitement in Ashley's voice. He turned to her and spoke i
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