Chapter 61 This Can't Happen

"Do you have something to tell me?" I had almost forgotten how observant Ash was. He must have noticed how I’d been staring at him. "Don’t hesitate, Sapphire. You know I always listen to everything you say." "I-It’s nothing," I quickly looked away. "I just find you handsome." He smiled and raised an eyebrow, clearly not believing my excuse, but he didn’t push me further. Like my mom, I’ll wait for the right time. Someday, I’ll be ready to tell him everything. But as soon as I’m home, I never thought that my mother would be waiting for me. My mom couldn’t accept Ash at first, but I assured her that in our relationship, Ash only had to deal with me, not anyone else. After all, I was the one he was dating, not other people. It would be pointless to listen to what others had to say when they had no part in our relationship. “Hi, Mom,” I greeted as I kissed her cheek. "I’m ready,” she answered, her tone firm. "I’m ready to tell you everything.” It felt like my world stopped for a moment. I