In Love, Never Say Never

He gave her a cold stare. “Joe will be responsible for taking care of you. Please refrain from coming here unless there’s something critical.”

Rebecca’s face paled even further. “Okay!” There was a slight tremble in the tone of her voice as she spoke. She nodded her head as she tried to conceal the hurt gleaming in her eyes.

“It’s late now. Scarlett and I have matters to attend to later. You should head back first,” Ashton continued emotionlessly, unmoved by Rebecca’s wounded expression.

It was clearly an order to leave. Both Rebecca and I could decipher the strict tone of his voice.

“Okay.” There was a trace of bitterness that flickered in her longing gaze. She left after that.

I pursed my lips as I watched her figure leave the villa. It was as if I could glimpse a hint of my past self in her lonely back. “Ashton, do you treat all women so heartlessly?”

“I won’t treat you that way.” Ashton turned to me. His dark gaze resembled the night sky.

I decided not to tease him any further. “Why does Rebecca need your help to visit Cameron?” I asked curiously.

What happened between the two of them?

“Have you ever thought of looking for your biological parents?” Ashton asked me as his stare clouded over.

“Why did you change the topic so quickly?” For a moment, I was left speechless in shock.

“Answer my question,” Ashton’s brows pinched together.

so many years. I wouldn’t know how to react if I ever meet them again. I suppose we wouldn’t have the chance to reunite. Besides, I believe they had

did you ask me about that?” I asked as I

shook his head. “Go upstairs and

when I recalled the message Nick sent me: Are

indication that I should change

But on second thought, I decided to go along with

in the bathroom, I put on a fresh outfit and dressed my face in a layer of light makeup. When I descended the stairs, Ashton

Summer’s diapers?” I asked casually as I

bottles into Summer’s

help but feel useless when Ashton swiftly prepared Summer’s things before

of the villa, Ashton headed to the garage. While Ashton started the car, I waited patiently for him in the yard as I braced the stroller in

the yard gate left me stupefied. Realization dawned upon me after a few moments. Rebecca

same time, Ashton noticed Rebecca as he drove over. Promptly, a

go,” Ashton called out to me as he carried Summer

villa steps and dashed in. Hurriedly, she stood in front of the car’s

mother? Bring me along!” Rebecca pleaded when she

will pick you up later,” Ashton

Rebecca’s eyes reddened with sorrow. “It’s freezing! Ash, please! I’m begging

do not have

comment. Yet,

foul at the sight of her pleading stare. “There’s no more space in the car! Wait for Joe!” he snarled brusquely and