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.

be lying if I say no. However, it has been 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 no

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

upstairs and change. We’ll head out in a

message Nick sent me: Are we really meeting Cameron for a

merely nodded—an indication that I should

his request. But on second thought, I decided to

and dressed my face in a layer

casually as I

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

help but feel useless when Ashton

villa, Ashton headed to the garage. While Ashton started the car, I waited patiently for

kneeling woman outside the yard gate left me stupefied. Realization dawned upon me after a few moments. Rebecca hasn’t left

Rebecca as he drove

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

rose to her feet from the villa steps and

going to meet my mother? Bring me along!” Rebecca pleaded

pick you up later,” Ashton replied

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

you do not have to resort to

comment.

more space in the car! Wait for Joe!” he snarled brusquely and