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.

chance to reunite. Besides, I believe they

me about that?” I asked as I met his strange

his head. “Go upstairs and change. We’ll head

Nick sent me: Are we really meeting Cameron for

nodded—an indication that I should

to deny his request. But on second thought, I decided to go

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

asked casually as I saw

moved the milk bottles into Summer’s

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

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

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

as he drove over. Promptly, a deep frown graced

go,” Ashton called out to me as he

and dashed in. Hurriedly, she stood in front of

mother? Bring me along!” Rebecca pleaded when she saw

pick you up later,” Ashton replied

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

“Ms. Larson, you do not have to resort to such wretched measures to gain

face turned pale when she heard my comment. Yet, she still shifted her pitiful gaze towards

her pleading stare. “There’s no more space in the car! Wait for