Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 2148

"This trip to Terror Town, I'll head straight to Chetvine afterward," Andrew announced. It was finally the day for him to set out. "But once I'm in Chetvine, I can't say how long I'll be staying. So, who among you wants to come?"

Eric spoke first. "I definitely want to see Chetvine. Since you're going, I'll follow soon after."

Andrew nodded and looked at the others.

Logan smiled. "Honestly, I'd like to visit Chetvine too, but there's still plenty to handle with the Keller family. I'll wait and see."

Aspen jumped in quickly. "I'm going with you right away. I've got nothing on my hands anyway."

Wherever Andrew went, Aspen wanted to follow.

Andrew chuckled. "Alright, you're in."

Lauren and Francesca answered together. "We'll come too, but only when we can make the time."

Both had responsibilities that kept them busy.

Chantelle, however, was the happiest. Andrew's route to Chetvine meant he would first stop in Terror Town, her hometown. Though they were not married yet, the thought of bringing him back already felt like introducing her husband to her family, and that filled her with pride.

"Andrew, come here. I want to speak with you alone," Victoria suddenly called out, her slender hand gesturing him over.

Andrew smiled. "Of course, Victoria."

He followed her to the side.

"Tell me, are you ready for what awaits in Chetvine?" she asked.

Andrew tilted his head. "You mean the opponents I'll face there?"

Victoria's face turned serious as she nodded. "Yes. The Cunningham and Robertson families aren't to be underestimated. Aristocratic families are on a different level, and you should already know that."

Andrew chuckled. "It's not that I won't come back, but Chetvine will likely keep me busy for quite a while!"

Freya fell silent for a moment, hesitating as her cheeks gradually reddened.

Seeing this, Andrew could not help but ask, "Ms. Keller, is there something special you need to discuss?"

Freya gathered her courage and asked, "Andrew, I think you know how I feel about you. So, have you thought about how to handle our relationship?"

Andrew felt sweat on his forehead. Carefully, he thought back on his history with Freya. Unlike with Rowan, he had not crossed that line with her. With Rowan, intimacy had already happened, and her beauty had been hard for any man to resist.

Freya was different. It was not that she was not beautiful, but Andrew simply did not feel that way about her. Attraction was not just about looks; it was about connection.

At last, he said, "Ms. Keller, I'm sorry. I appreciate your feelings, truly. But I don't see you that way. I admit you're an incredible, charming woman, but I already have women by my side. Let's just see how the future unfolds."