Chapter 154

I couldn't help but smile as I looked at Brett's test paper, feeling a surge of joy.

As I stepped out of the room, I saw Holly cooking in the kitchen while Savannah was discussing the dinner menu with her. They both noticed my excitement and immediately asked what had happened.

I proudly held up the test paper for them to see. "Brett scored a perfect 100 on his math test today! Isn't that worth celebrating?"

Holly clapped her hands. "Absolutely! I'll go out and get some delicious food right now. Let's have a proper celebration tonight."

Savannah joined in with a smile. "That's fantastic! Thanks to Mr. Jordan, we're in for a treat tonight."

"Ms. Sharp, what would you like for lunch? Holly and I can pick something up while we're out."

I shook my head. "I won't be home for lunch. I'm planning to meet up with Asher."

"It's been a while since I last saw him."

"Alright, then we'll handle lunch ourselves. Come back for dinner, Ms. Sharp, and we'll all eat together."

I nodded, took a short rest at home, and then drove over to Asher's place.

Lately, good news has been coming one after another. Not only Brett's grades but also Brandon's plans are about to kick off, and the shareholders' meeting issues have been resolved smoothly.

It feels like all the good days are arriving at once, making me feel a bit dizzy and unreal.

It hasn't even been a year since I was lying in a hospital bed, sleeping away the days.

But now, I feel like a completely different person. Sometimes I wonder if those hazy days really happened or if they were just a long dream.

When I arrived at Asher's place, he was working out on the balcony, lifting weights in the sunlight.

I knocked on the door, and he answered, sweating and wearing just a tank top. He smiled as soon as he saw me. "Caroline, what brings you here?"

I held up the food I bought from a nearby restaurant. "I came to have lunch with you. Not happy to see me?"

"Of course, I'm happy! I was just wondering what to do for lunch. You know, living alone, it's hard to get the portions right when cooking, and I never finish takeout. I'm so glad you're here to share."

We went inside and set the takeout boxes on the coffee table in the living room.

Looking at his tidy apartment and the spotless floor, I couldn't help but tease him. "Asher, haven't you thought about finding a wife? You're so great at housekeeping and love working out. It'd be a waste not to."

"I just haven't met the right person yet. If I did, I'd definitely get married. But right now, I'm not in a hurry. I'll think about it after we finish our business here."

A wave of sadness washed over me. Asher is at an age where he should be settling down, but instead, he's waiting for me to reclaim the company.

"Asher, once everything is settled, I want you to take over the company in Skyview City. I want to stay in Suncrest City to be with my mom and handle the urban renewal project. So, I want you to manage things in Skyview City."

I have complete faith in Asher's abilities. He shouldn't be held back here.

With his skills, he could manage even better than Brandon.

When I decided to return to Suncrest City, I thought long and hard about who should take over there. In the end, Asher was the only suitable choice. He has the capability and the right temperament.

Asher looked surprised. "Caroline, are you sure you don't want to go there?"

I shook my head. "My mom is getting older, and she's really lonely here. Besides, there's nothing in Skyview City that I care about anymore. Even though I lived there for over a decade, it all feels like a lie now. I'd rather leave that place behind and not be reminded of the past."

Asher sighed. "If that's how you feel, I won't stop you."

I nodded, and we sat down to eat.

I've had so much good news lately that I couldn't help but want to share it with someone.

I didn't want to see Royce right now because things are still awkward between us, so Asher was the only one I could turn to.

Kathy and Savannah wouldn't understand, and I didn't want to worry my mom, so Asher was my only option.

We chatted about all the recent good news while we ate.

For a moment, it felt like I was back in high school, when Wu Yao and I would always eat together.

Later, Royce joined us.

Maybe that was the most relaxed time of my life.

After lunch with Asher, I got up to head back home.

Since I decided to keep Brett here, I needed to start looking for a school.

Brett is still young, so the school needs to be close to home.

I planned to find a school within a mile of our house so it would be easier for my mom to pick him up.

After visiting a few schools, I found that each had its pros and cons. None of them were perfect.

So, I decided to take notes and let Brett choose. After all, it's his school, and his happiness is what matters most.

When I got home, Brett had finished his homework and was watching TV. I showed him pictures of the schools.

"Which one do you want to go to?" I asked.

To my surprise, Brett frowned and looked at me with a sad expression. "I don't want to go to any of them."

I was taken aback and quickly asked why.

Brett's answer left me stunned.

"The kids at those fancy schools always make fun of me. They say I don't have a mom to pick me up. Even though you were sick, they kept cursing you. I got so mad I wanted to fight them, but the teacher said I was rude and had no manners."

"So, I don't want to go to those schools."

I was shocked and regretful. I had overlooked this aspect. Brett had been bullied at his previous private school, leaving him with a shadow.

Maybe this was one of the reasons Brett didn't want to study, and it was my fault.

Feeling guilty, I hugged him and patted his small shoulder. "I'm sorry. This time, it's my fault. You can choose whichever school you want, and I'll listen to you."