Hana didn't protest anymore. She chose to hurry towards her car. Meanwhile, Ashton had his reasons for asking his mother to leave first. He didn't want the employees to see his mother walking alongside Alice. Otherwise, there would be all sorts of questions or gossip in the company area.

"You accompany Mom for lunch first. Be careful. Don't let others see you both in the car together."

"Yes, I know, Dad."

Ashton then allowed Alice to leave. He then continued with his work according to the schedule set for the day.

While Alice patiently accompanied her mother-in-law for lunch, trying to avoid it as much as possible, unexpected events still...