Chapter 987

"Alright," Derek said, leaving it at that. Then, he glanced at the time and added, "It's already noon. How about I take you, Ash, and Ely out for a bite? There's a great steakhouse I know—" "It's fine, Derek. Just send me the address, and I'll take them myself. Ash usually hangs out at his dad's, so…" Bethany apologized. He nodded in understanding. "I get it. I won't keep you from your family time then. I'll send over some restaurant suggestions." "Thanks, Derek," she said before leaving with Asher and Elysia. The moment they stepped out of the neighborhood, Elysia flashed a playful grin and said, "Mr. Hamilton really likes you, Mommy." Asher nodded. "Yeah, I think he's pretty keen." "Don't be silly," Bethany said. She wasn't naive—she could tell Derek didn't have those kinds of feelings for her. "He's just a good-hearted guy. Now, let's go get something to eat." While they were eating, Bethany asked, "Ash will be having lessons every week now, Ely. Do you want to go with him?"