When they could finally get out of the cinema, Ashley's legs were still so weak that she couldn't help
but lean against Andrew.
Only with his help could Ashley walk out of the place. Otherwise, she might still be sitting inside
helplessly.
Andrew knew that Ashley was afraid of ghosts, but he chose not to mention it now.
He could still vividly remember Ashley's facial expression when they were watching the horror movie
last time. He actually wanted to see it again but he was sure that she would never show it to him at will.
At that point, Ashley was completely dependent on him for walking.
Andrew couldn't help but look at Fabio with approval in his eyes. It seemed like the child was indeed
useful to him.
Although Andrew competed with Fabio for his wife's attention from time to time, the kid could
sometimes be of great help to him.
For Fabio's assistance today, Andrew thought of being kind to him later on.
"Mommy, let's go inside, okay?" Fabio pulled Ashley's sleeve.
At that moment, they were standing just outside the haunted house. They were very close to it that
Ashley could already hear the spooky sound effects inside. There were even screams from various
people who sounded so terrified.
But she wasn't inside yet, so Ashley wasn't that scared. However, after a few brief moments, she heard
some more screams and it instantly sent chills down her spine.
Then, her legs started to feel even weaker than before.
Nonetheless, Ashley tried to hide what she was feeling. She pretended to look at the time and
awkwardly said to Fabio, "It's getting late now. Let's go home. We can check out the haunted house
next time, okay?"
After saying that, Ashley couldn't help but look at Andrew. The two children were quite afraid of him. If
he were to even say a word, the two boys would give up the idea of going inside that horrible house.
Moreover, when Fabio said that he wanted to have a look in the haunted house, Richard didn't say
anything. But the boy looked at her so she immediately knew that he had the same idea as Fabio. It
was very easy for Ashley to notice their mannerisms.
In fact, Ashley was feeling a great sense of regret. If she had known that things would go this way, they
could have just taken the other exit and left the amusement park. Then, she wouldn't be in such a
dilemma.
However, Andrew, who had always given Ashley what she wanted, didn't seem to be affected by her
pleading eyes at all. When he met Ashley's gaze, he looked away instead.
This time, he didn't help Ashley in trying to dissuade the boys.
So naturally, Ashley looked at Andrew more pointedly than earlier.
In the midst of it all, Fabio who was next to Ashley continued to look at her with pleading eyes. It
seemed like he really wanted to go inside and play.
If Fabio were acting unreasonable and wanted to go inside regardless of what others thought, then
Ashley would have easily refused under any circumstances.
However, even at his age, Fabio was trying to get Ashley's approval in a very polite manner. He simply
expressed his desire to have a look at the haunted house.
So Ashley didn't have the heart to refuse him.
After thinking about it for a while, Ashley finally said, "Let Daddy go with you to have a look, will that be
okay? I'm a little tired. I'll wait for you here, outside."
There was no way in hell that Ashley was going inside that house.
No matter what happened, even if someone was to threaten to kill her, Ashley would still refuse to go
inside.
Shifting his gaze from Ashley and Andrew, Fabio nodded and said, "Okay."
Andrew, who had been silent all this time, looked at Ashley and said, "Let's all go inside."
And that suggestion changed Ashley's supposed perfect plan.
Although Fabio and Richard didn't say anything, both of them looked at Ashley right away.
She didn't have to think about the meaning behind those eyes.
By that point, Ashley was rendered speechless.
She gave Andrew a stern look. She knew exactly what the man was thinking.
She simply didn't believe that Andrew had no idea that she was afraid of everything found inside that
house.
Why did he have to do this to her?
She was so enraged but she couldn't say anything in front of the kids.
"Yes, Mommy, come with us,"
Fabio and Richard said together.
The smile on Ashley's face froze.
No, she couldn't go.
She didn't want to go. She wouldn't go. She would have to die first and be like the ghosts inside.
"Come on, let's go."
Andrew approached Ashley then held her hand. With the two boys, they went on to the ticket counter.
The two members of the staff at the ticket booth couldn't help but feel some warmth in their hearts
when they saw the two lovely children coming to get the tickets.
'Ah, how lovely they are.
Especially the little one. He is so cute.' one of the staff silently thought.
The staff in the ticket booth were young ladies in their twenties. Upon seeing the boys approach them,
one gave the boys a few reminders for safety. After one of the staff gave the tickets to them, she
couldn't help but ask, "Hey little one, are you two going inside by yourselves?
It's a bit scary inside. If you don't have anyone with you, please don't go. You might be scared too
much."
"No, we're not alone. Mommy and Daddy will go inside with us. Thank you for your concern," Fabio
answered, putting on a sweet smile.
The hearts of the two girls melted instantly.
They decided to tell the actors inside the haunted house to tone down their jump scares and other
terrifying movements, in case they scare the hell out of the two little kids.
As a matter of fact, the two kids were not even afraid by any of the "ghosts" inside. Instead, it was their
mother Ashley who was awfully terrified even before she could see them.
When Andrew held her hand, Ashley immediately wanted to swat it away.
But thinking of what was still to come, she didn't do that. Instead, she even tightened her grip on
Andrew's hand, as if it would make her feel safer.
Noticing Ashley's reaction, Andrew giggled softly.
He really liked this side of Ashley very much.
She was so cute.
However, Ashley still heard Andrew's laugh so she glared at him.
'What's so funny?'
Noticing the intent glare at him, Andrew stated, "Hey, I'm not laughing anymore."
After some time, Andrew realized that Ashley was still looking at him. He became afraid that he might
have overdone it and made her upset. So he completely stopped laughing and wore an indifferent
expression on his face.
However, the corner of his mouth slightly curled up.
"Daddy, Mommy, come on! Richard and I have already bought the tickets," Fabio called them from the
entrance of the haunted house.
Ashley responded with a meek smile.
She wanted to go in, but soon realized that her legs were too weak to even move.
Ashley grabbed Andrew's sleeve and looked at him pitifully.
Suddenly, Andrew's heart melted like butter. But somehow he still found it in him to tease her.
"What's wrong? You can't walk?"
Ashley was rendered speechless. She pursed her lips and thought, 'What a load of crap! Didn't he
know that I would go limp at the mere sight of the haunted house?'
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