In Love, Never Say Never

Ashton took a spoonful of soup and looked at Sally calmly. “It’s going to be a hassle.”

“No, it’s not. We’re all going to the Fuller Corporation, anyway.” Sally was getting more and more upset.

Just then, Rebecca, who had been silent for the most part, uttered softly, “Ash, you don’t want to see me, do you?”

He looked at her, nodding solemnly. “Yes.”

Oh my.

Rebecca was hurt by that remark, and I could see her on the verge of tears. She stood up, answering quietly, “I won’t be disturbing you then.”

She was going to go out, but Sally stopped her. “Oh, you child. He’s just joking with you. Don’t leave.” Then, she pulled her back to the table. Sally was the elder in the house, so she glared at Ashton. “Where are you going anyway? Why is it going to be a hassle?”

Annoyed by his aunt’s constant nagging, he put his fork down. “I have some business to attend to.” When he noticed I wasn’t eating much, he frowned. “You don’t like the food?”

I shook my head. “Nope. The taste is fine, it’s just a bit noisy.”

Hearing that, Sally, who was already irked to begin with, blurted, “Scarlett, you’re a part of the Fullers. What did you mean by that? Can’t I stay over for a few days? I’m in my nadir here. Are you going to chase me away? I’m Ashton’s aunt!”

I said, “Oh, so you know you’re the elder here, Ms. Fuller? It’s the

Sally frowned. “What are you talking about,

eyebrow. “Ah, so you’re trying to break us

caustic remark. “What nonsense are

you know Rebecca likes Ashton. I’m sure you know she wants to marry him. But who is she to you, and why did you bring her here? Are you

I can get a divorce at any time. There’s no need to take her here, you know?” I stormed out of the dining room after that, not giving her

out, “Aunt Sally, you know she’s not in the best of health. You didn’t have to keep going against her. Come at me if you want to

into the car outside the villa by then. Ashton followed me out not long after, and he

my eyes and said nothing more. Then, I started the car so I could go to White Corporation.

“White Corporation.”

going

the car. “Get out. I have some business to

back against the seat. “Fine. Get your business done with and then we’ll go for the

to do? You’re being annoying, Ashton.” He was following

today only has one thing

tapped the steering wheel, feeling frustrated. With no other choice, I tamped down my anger and looked at him calmly. “Fine, but