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“I have tea imported directly from China. Maybe not an expensive one but, I think it's pretty good," Ashley said again, smiling meaningfully.

"Okay. A cup of tea would be nice,” replied Jack.

He followed Ashley into her apartment. The apartment is tiny but very neat and well appointed.

"I thought you were staying with your family because your mother was sick?" he asked.

“Ah no… I've been living alone for a long time. My mother lives with my younger siblings. I often came home late from work, so I decided to live alone and come to my mom's place every weekend, or whenever I could find time,” Ashley replied.

"I see," replied Jack as he sat down on Ashley's tiny sofa.

"I'll get the tea in a moment," Ashley replied as she walked into the kitchen.

Jack smiled and nodded. He waited while looking around the room. There were pictures of Ashley at graduation, some family photos, and a few other items in the room. Jack didn't see any pictures of Ashley with her friends, they were all just famil
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