Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren)

Tiana had been keeping tabs on Andrew's visit to Victoria the entire time. As soon as it ended, she rushed over to Serenity Villa.

She asked, "Andy, that bitch didn't give you any trouble, did she?"

Andrew smiled. "Don't worry, Victoria had some misunderstandings about me at first, but later we cleared everything up!"

Tiana's eyebrows shot up angrily. "You're calling her on a first-name basis now? So, she knows who you are? You're being quite respectful to her, aren't you?"

Andrew could not help but smile wryly. "Yes, Victoria knows my identity, but her reaction was pretty calm. She didn't do anything extreme, and she actually treated me quite well."

Tiana felt a pang of jealousy. "Don't trust that bitch's sweet talk! She might act nice to your face, but stab you in the back later. Do you like her, or do you like me more?"

This was an easy question for Andrew to handle. "Do you even need to ask? Of course, I like you more! You're my mother-in-law and an elder I respect, while with Victoria, I'm just putting on an act!"

Tiana smiled with satisfaction, showing her alluring charm. "That's more like it! Good to know I didn't dote on you for nothing. I was seriously worried that if you fell into Victoria's trap, she sucked you dry! I'd come back and chop off your little buddy myself!"

Realizing how crude that sounded, she blushed a little, her expression suddenly soft with a mature allure.

Andrew felt a rush of secondhand embarrassment. He could never handle it when Tiana got this bold.

Luckily, Shiloh strolled in right then, humming and singing cheerfully.

"Burn, calories, burn! My worst enemy, my biggest fear, watch 'em disappear! Average me? Still a queen. Average you? Barely seen!"

Truth be told, for someone pushing several centuries, Shiloh actually had a pretty decent singing voice.

Tiana gritted her teeth, "Andy, I'm out of here! I've got no patience for that lunatic girl!"

And just like that, she bolted out the door.

Ever since witnessing Shiloh's terrifying Strength firsthand, Tiana had developed a deep, instinctive fear of her. She still had no idea

where Andrew had picked up such a beast of a woman. S to'

As soon as she walked in and saw Andrew, Shiloh stopped singing and looked deeply troubled. "Andrew, I had another nightmare last night."

Andrew raised a brow. "What did you dream about? Tell me, and I'll break it down for you."

Shiloh whispered, "Same as before. Just scattered images. In the dream, I saw that same man again, and a village engulfed in flames... then I woke up."

Andrew said nothing. There was something inside Shiloh that was starting to stir.

Whether it was the ageless

syndrome acting up or the amnesia resurfacing, her condition was

clearly showing signs of

deterioration. Hence, he needed to do something soon. But first he had

to finish handling the Ulrich family

matters.

"Shiloh, don't worry. Give me a couple of days, and I'll start working on your treatment," Andrew assured her gently.

Shiloh nodded and smiled. "It's okay.

I just wanted to tell you-that's all.

Nothing else is bothering me.noveldrama

Andrew, the more I get to know you, the more I realize you're a good guy. Someone I can really trust and feel safe around."

Andrew laughed. "Hey, I've always been a good guy, alright?"

Shiloh made a face. "I'm done talking to you. I'm going to take a shower and get some rest. I've got a side gig tonight."

Andrew grinned. "So, Shiloh, how much have you saved up by now?"

Shiloh instantly looked defensive and started backing away. "Why do you wanna know that? I'm not telling you!"

Andrew surrendered. "Alright, alright. I won't ask. Go take your shower and get some rest, okay?"