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.

again. I suppose we wouldn’t have the chance to reunite. Besides, I believe they had no plans to reunite with me when they abandoned me

that?” I asked

head. “Go upstairs and change. We’ll head out in

scowl when I recalled the message Nick sent me: Are we really meeting

nodded—an indication that I

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

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 Summer’s diapers

casually as

nodded in reply and moved the milk bottles

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

the car, I waited

yard gate left me stupefied. Realization dawned upon me after a

Ashton noticed Rebecca as he drove over. Promptly, a

not comment on Rebecca’s presence. “Let’s go,” Ashton called out to me as he carried

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

mother? Bring me along!” Rebecca pleaded

will pick you up later,” Ashton replied

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

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

she heard my comment.

her pleading stare. “There’s no more space in the car! Wait for Joe!” he snarled brusquely and started the car. Immediately,