Still not completely sure where I fall on this VN. I think it'll depend on the landing.
I did want to comment on how good a job you did with Ashley. Every time I think I'm done dealing with her attitude she says or does something that makes me want to keep trying to befriend her. And I don't mean the sexual stuff. The sexual stuff is (for someone like me) a huge warning sign to run. A woman like that comes on to you and she's about to take your money, dignity and health and she won't be picky about the order.
But the very small cracks in that persona and how well they communicate that sex is the only domain in which she feels in control keeps from listening to that instinct. So thanks for that!