"That was close."
The woman briefly knitted her brows as she stared at the beautiful young lady holding her steady. Ashley's smile was surely infectious, and the woman found herself smiling back.
"Thank you," the woman said.
Ashley let out a light chuckle and took a few of the grocery bags from her. "Auntie, why are you carrying all of this on your own? Where are the bellboys?"
She looked around, only to realize this small hotel didn't have any. Aside from the missing person at the reception, there were very few staff members in this place. Not to mention the lack of security.
"Right." She cleared her throat as she faced the woman again.
However, the woman spoke first.
"It's alright," the woman said. "You don't have to help me."
"How can I do that, Auntie?" Ashley frowned. "I wouldn't be able to sleep later, thinking I could've helped but didn't."
A brief look of surprise appeared on the woman's face before she stifled a laugh. Her reaction made Ashley tilt her head.
