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.

have the chance to reunite. Besides, I believe they had no plans to reunite with me when they abandoned me back then. So, quite frankly, I no longer want to look

you ask me about that?” I

his head. “Go upstairs and

recalled the message Nick sent me: Are

nodded—an indication that I should change

his request. But on second thought, I decided

outfit and dressed my face in a layer of light makeup. When I descended the stairs, Ashton had already packed Summer’s diapers

you change Summer’s diapers?” I asked casually

reply and moved the milk bottles into Summer’s stroller. “Let’s go,” Ashton

Ashton swiftly prepared Summer’s

the car, I waited patiently

stupefied. Realization dawned upon me after a few

he

on Rebecca’s presence. “Let’s go,” Ashton called out to me

Rebecca heard the commotion, she rose to her feet from the villa steps and dashed in. Hurriedly, she stood

meet my mother? Bring me along!” Rebecca pleaded when

up later,” Ashton replied in

with sorrow. “It’s freezing! Ash, please! I’m

annoyance, “Ms. Larson, you do not have

my comment. Yet, she still shifted her pitiful gaze

no more space in the car! Wait for Joe!” he snarled