Chapter 176

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASHLEY’s POV What did I just watch and hear? A mafia just escaped from jail? Was this the reason why Uno was here? To safely guard me? My lips trembled, my eyes swimming with tears as my body started to shake because of fear. The vision of Ryan kidnapping me started to engulf me again. I don’t want it to happen again. Uno appeared at the door, and I snapped my head toward him. “Did you know about this?” I asked, stuttering. Worry crossed his expression as he strode toward me, and I shook my head in disbelief. “What do you know, Uno?” And the sadness in his eyes told me that he knew something. “Ashley—“ he whispered. “Is that why you’re here?” I asked, my chest tightening as I thought about the possibility of that mafia getting me. “Is that why Dad let you in?” I raised my voice, and I choked in tears as panic built up inside me. Now, I also knew why dad