CHAPTER 399: CHAPTER 399: CAN’T SLEEP WITHOUT POE VAUGHN

"I’ll take care of this matter, there won’t be any danger."

His voice was steady, carrying a reassuring strength. If it were anything else, Poe Vaughn speaking this way would truly put Sharon Sheridan at ease and calm.

But acting involves many unexpected situations and significant risks, even when Poe Vaughn says this, she’s still not reassured.

However, she felt it wasn’t appropriate to say more.

Little Poe has his own considerations and plans, and it’s not good for her to interfere too much.

Thinking for a moment, Sharon Sheridan said, "Alright, with you here, Grandma can be at ease."

"But little Poe, since Ava’s going to be shooting a TV show, talk to your aunt more and have her pay more attention to this matter."

After speaking, Sharon Sheridan remembered something and said, "No, I’ll say it myself, you go about your business."

"Grandma will talk to your aunt about this matter, and have her keep a close eye on it."

"Alright, Grandma’s got nothing else, you rest early."

After speaking, Sharon Sheridan hung up the phone and began to ponder.

Previously, she didn’t think at all about the dangers of acting until just now when she suddenly remembered.

And with Ava wanting to act, Little Poe agreeing, he must have his reasoning, but what exactly Little Poe is planning, she doesn’t know.

But she trusts Little Poe.

It’s just that during the filming process, many things are unpredictable, so she must call Claire Vaughn and talk to her properly, asking Claire Vaughn to keep a close watch on this matter, ensuring the staff are attentive and certainly not letting Ava get hurt.

If Ava gets hurt, it will pain her, and Little Poe would be pained too.

Thinking of this, Sharon Sheridan was about to call Claire Vaughn, but then she thought of something, looked at the sky outside, and checked the time.

It’s late already, better to wait until tomorrow to discuss it.

Ava is still studying, not yet filming, there’s still time.

Putting down the phone, Sharon Sheridan said to Yousao, "Tomorrow morning, call Claire Vaughn, tell her I have something to discuss with her, and ask her to come back to the old house when she’s free."

Yousao just heard Sharon Sheridan’s words and understood exactly what she was worried about, so hearing Sharon Sheridan’s instructions now, she clearly knew Sharon Sheridan’s intention and said, "Okay, madam."

Sharon Sheridan said no more and went upstairs.

Yousao helped her wash up and rest.

Meanwhile, Poe Vaughn put down his phone, his fingertips motioning slightly, with a deep, silent change in the eyes.

After a while, he dialed Quentin Quinn’s number.

"President Vaughn."

Soon, the call was answered with Quentin Quinn’s voice coming through.

Poe Vaughn spoke up, "Ask Silas Donovan for a copy of my wife’s filming schedule."

"Okay."

The call ended, Poe Vaughn set down his phone, leaned back against the chair, and closed his eyes.

The night silently spread...

Back home.

Ava Sterling returned after sending her teacher off, held the book and continued reading. Now it was past nine, she planned to rest a bit later.

Reading until eleven would be appropriate.

Just after Yousao ended the call, Ava Sterling came home, and seeing Ava holding a book sitting seriously on the sofa in the living room.

Yousao looked at the time and didn’t disturb Ava Sterling, continuing her own tidying up.

Seeing the time getting later, Ava Sterling still hadn’t slept. Yousao reminded Ava Sterling, "Madam, are you hungry? Do you want me to make you a night snack?"

Ava Sterling was reading the climax part, hearing Yousao’s words, she said directly, "No need, Yousao, you go rest, don’t mind me."

Ava Sterling said without lifting her head, almost 99.99% of her thoughts were on the book.

Yousao understood that Ava Sterling’s words were a signal not to disturb her.

"Okay, madam, rest early."

Yousao said no more, turned around, and returned to her room to rest.

Ava Sterling set an alarm for eleven to avoid reading too long.

And very soon, it felt to Ava Sterling like she hadn’t been reading for long, but the alarm went off, causing her to frown, then she finished the page she was on and stopped reading.

She closed the book, got up, and returned to the bedroom to wash up and rest.

She actually wanted to keep reading, but doing so would make it very late, she’d stay up all night and not be in good spirits tomorrow.

So, she had to restrain herself, to maintain a regular schedule, regular work, and regular study.

Soon, Ava Sterling finished her washing, applied skincare, then lay on the bed, took a doll and hugged it tight, closing her eyes to sleep.

Ordinarily, at this time Ava Sterling would definitely feel sleepy and soon fall asleep.

But strangely, tonight Ava Sterling didn’t feel sleepy, and even felt uncomfortable.

Feeling like something was missing.

Ava Sterling opened her eyes, turned over, looked at the ceiling light above, then frowned.

She felt she had become accustomed to Poe Vaughn sleeping next to her, and now that he wasn’t there, she was having trouble sleeping.

Really?

Ava Sterling found it hard to believe that she was unable to sleep because he wasn’t beside her?

Ava’s eyelashes fluttered, she picked up the phone to check the time, 11:40.

It’s late, time to sleep.

She must sleep! Turning off the phone and tossing it onto the carpet, she rolled over, hugging the doll, closed her eyes, forcing herself to sleep.

However, the more she forced herself, the harder it was to fall asleep. Instead, various images floated in her mind, all related to Poe Vaughn.

Especially, strangely enough, these images ultimately turned into scenes of the two of them tangled in bed.

Ava Sterling’s face flushed red.

What was she thinking?

Her mind was full of spring fantasies, damn it!

Ava Sterling threw aside the doll she held, picked up an eye mask and earplugs, wore them all, and rolled herself in the blanket, hugging it tightly, and started counting sheep with closed eyes.

She couldn’t think about that person, she must sleep early, build enough energy, she has to work, earn money, and fight for a better future.

Probably due to continuous self-suggestions, or perhaps counting sheep put her to sleep, a sense of drowsiness gradually came over her, and just like that, Ava Sterling fell asleep.

However, even quite asleep, Ava Sterling spent the whole night dreaming.

The dream was all about Poe Vaughn.

Leading her to wake up early next day with the alarm, face filled with resentment, feeling very dissatisfied.

She, Ava Sterling, has never depended on anyone, never been unable to sleep because of anyone, but last night, she not only couldn’t sleep due to Poe Vaughn, suffered from insomnia, and after falling asleep dreamed of him all night.

And the dream was both good and bad.

So unpleasant, extremely unpleasant!

Yousao knew when Ava Sterling would get up, so she prepared breakfast before Ava Sterling woke up.

Yet, upon calling Ava Sterling to breakfast as usual, she saw Ava Sterling with a face suggesting someone owed her a fortune, looking as if she hadn’t rested well.

Yousao asked, "Madam, what’s wrong? You look as if your complexion isn’t good."

Yousao wasn’t afraid of Ava Sterling getting angry or showing displeasure, as Ava Sterling wouldn’t really do anything.

Yousao said this, placing the stewed soup in front of Ava Sterling, full of concern.

Ava Sterling’s face was clouded over, for she hadn’t slept well, her mood was poor, and her expression even worse.

She didn’t want to speak.

But Yousao asked, so Ava Sterling still said, "Didn’t sleep well, dreamed all night, feeling exhausted."

Last night, she dreamt not of spending happy times with Poe Vaughn, but of herself running away while pregnant, with Poe Vaughn chasing after, leaving her completely worn out.

"Dreamed all night?"

Yousao was surprised, quickly becoming worried, "Madam, have you been too tired lately? Should I have the doctor check on you? See if you need some Chinese medicine to adjust yourself and sleep better?"