She thought Ashton Heath didn't want her to go and specially explained it to him.
"Let's eat first."
The man led her to the dining table, and a maid immediately pulled out a chair for her.
He motioned for her to sit down and took a seat next to her.
Meeting her puzzled gaze, his slender, well-defined fingers tapped lightly on the white table. The man's deep, enchanting eyes met hers: "I'll take you there after dinner."
Joanna's face changed slightly: "No need, I'll go there by myself."
He was so concerned about David Benington.
She was afraid they might start fighting if they saw each other.
Ashton's eyes darkened as he stared at her for a few seconds, and then the corner of his lips curled up, "Baby, do you think I'd let you go on your own?"
Joanna: "Uh..."
She didn't think he would.
He definitely wouldn't feel at ease letting her go alone.
