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

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

upstairs and change. We’ll head out in a

Nick sent me:

merely nodded—an indication that I should change

deny his request. But on second thought, I decided

freshening up 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 had already packed

diapers?” I asked casually as I saw his

the milk bottles into Summer’s stroller. “Let’s

when Ashton

stroller out 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 one

a kneeling woman outside the yard gate left me stupefied. Realization dawned upon me after a few

Rebecca as he drove over. Promptly, a deep frown graced

Rebecca’s presence. “Let’s go,” Ashton called out to me as he carried Summer

to her feet from the villa steps and dashed in. Hurriedly, she

are you going to meet my mother? Bring me along!” Rebecca pleaded when she saw

will pick you up later,”

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

said in annoyance, “Ms. Larson, you do not have to resort

heard my comment.

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