In Love, Never Say Never

In love, never say never chapter 621

Seeing that I had changed the topic, she pouted her lips. “Tsk. It’s a tradition here in K City that relatives and friends will come over with gifts and supplements to visit the baby. It’s a reunion with the relatives as well.”

Nodding my head in acknowledgment, I heaved a sigh of relief inwardly for changing the subject successfully.

After chatting away for a moment, she couldn’t stand the drowsiness and fell asleep, but her new-born woke up.

Opening his eyes, the baby glanced around inquisitively and kicked his legs.

“That’s his favorite move. He’s much smarter than many new-borns,” the caregiver said with a smile while walking in.

I returned her smile. With my eyes fixed on the baby, a sense of tenderness grew within my heart. I stretched out my hand to touch his, and the baby gripped my finger.

His palm felt velvety soft. The alone time I had with the baby was quiet, relaxing, and heart-warming.

I was still deep in contemplation when Cameron came in. Her voice snapped me out of my reverie.

“Letty, we’ve prepared your favorite food, like sweet and sour pork ribs, grilled eggplant, and blueberry cheesecake. Let’s eat lunch now. You can come back to Emery and the baby afterward.”

Dumbfounded, I glanced at my watch. It was already noon.

Recalling that I was supposed to have lunch with Ashton, I declined her offer, “I’m afraid I can’t stay for lunch, because I need to head to the Fuller Corporation soon.”

Cameron flashed me a sly smile. “Are you going to have lunch with Ashton?”

Her question stunned me, and I said nothing.

She giggled at my reaction. “Mr. Fuller is already here. He’s in the living room now. Let’s go.”

I was a little surprised. When did he come?

Stepping into the living room, I saw Ashton sitting at a huge dining table, which could seat up to sixteen people. Most of them at the table were strangers to me.

I sat at the vacant spot beside Ashton, asking him in a soft voice, “When did you come over?”

“I came a while ago,” he replied in a deep voice.

“Why didn’t you call me?” I questioned. Then, I saw someone I knew at the table. It was Robert.

Ashton held my hand. “I did, but you didn’t pick up.”

I was puzzled. Fishing out my phone, I saw a few missed calls. Only then I realized that my phone was in silent mode.

“I’m sorry. I switched my phone to silent mode.”

Holding my hand, he didn’t say a word.

The people at the table made small talk with one another. Emery stayed in her bedroom, as she was on bed rest.

After lunch, the visitors took their leave one by one, while Zachary walked them to the door. In the meantime, Cameron grabbed my hand and said, “Why don’t you both stay the night and leave tomorrow? There’re many rooms here.”

I shook my head and replied impassively, “It’s getting late.” I was rather taciturn.

Ashton seemed to have noticed that I’m in a grim mood. He made an excuse and took me out of the villa.

Outside the living room, Robert said goodbye to Zachary before he got into his car with the help of a young man.

As Ashton and I were walking out, I found the young man familiar, but I couldn’t recall where I had seen him.

After Zachary sat in the car, the young man turned around and bid farewell to Zachary.

Glancing at his aloof and stern face, I finally recollected that he was the man who saved me in J City.

Why was he here?

Was he one of the Murphys or just working for them?

“Let’s go.” Ashton’s voice sounded beside my ear and broke me out of my trance. As I sauntered toward the car, I locked eyes with the young man.

Nevertheless, he only cast me an indifferent glance before he got into the car and drove away.

It was late at night when we arrived home. Exhausted, I headed to the bedroom after saying a few words.

Leaning languidly against the couch, I was worn out. A few moments later, Ashton sat by my side. The man seemed to have something to say, but he couldn’t find his words.

Still, I chose to remain silent. Over the past few days, we appeared perfectly normal. He was still gentle and caring toward me, while I beamed with joy whenever I saw him.

Yet, something just felt different now. It was even more unbearable than fighting like cats and dogs or shouting at each other at the top of our lungs.

“Scarlett, we…” His voice trailed off the moment his phone rang.

His forehead puckered, but he picked up the phone anyway. “What’s the matter?” the man asked in an icy tone.

I couldn’t hear what the person on the other side of the phone said. Unexpectedly, Ashton jumped to his feet with his brows snapped together. “Don’t panic. I’m coming over.”

After ending the call, he gazed at me apologetically. “Scarlett…”

Before he finished speaking, I interrupted him with a gentle smile, “Go ahead. Watch out on the road. Don’t be anxious and settle everything calmly.”

He was nonplussed by my response. In the next second, a smile spread across his face, and he planted a kiss on my cheek. “Sure.”

Immediately, the man left.

After sitting on the couch for some time, I remembered that I had not spoken to Summer for a long while.

Standing up, I headed to her room. The five-year-old girl was now more disciplined than before.

Her room was very tidy, and she was studying at a table. The moment she saw me, a sweet smile appeared on her face, and she ran toward me. “Mommy, did you go to see the baby this afternoon?”

In love, never say never chapter 622

I grinned. “Yes. Who told you that?”

“Uncle John called and told me this morning.”

Surprised, I smiled at her. John was quick at getting updates.

I carried her up and sat on the bed. With a solemn face, I gazed at the little girl. “Summer, I’ll be away for several days. Do you want to stay with Mr. Fuller or Uncle John and Grandpa?”

She tilted her head while staring at me in bewilderment. “Mommy, aren’t you going to bring me along?”

“Summer, you need to go to school, so you can’t go around with me all the time. Just stay in K City. Uncle John, Grandpa, and Mr. Fuller will take good care of you.”

“But I want to go out and have fun with you, Mommy,” she protested with a frown.

“Summer!” I raised my voice. “You can come with me during the school holidays. Do you remember that you’ve taken a day off previously? Everyone has their own responsibilities, children and adults alike. Just like how Mr. Fuller goes to work every day, you need to go to school every day too.”

that I was angry, the little girl no longer argued with me. She kept quiet for a moment before saying, “Okay, Mommy. I’ll listen to

I wanted to say something to comfort her, but in the end, the only words I could say were to ask

At night.

was already 12 a.m. when Ashton came home. In my sleep, I vaguely felt that he got into bed, but I was too

had

breakfast is ready. Before Mr.

nodded and allowed her to come in and go into

care of and in charge of the laundry, so I let her do whatever she needed to. Tying my hair up, I went

Ashton had worn yesterday, her

to look at her and saw her holding a white shirt. There

Flora was at a loss for words. The atmosphere

rubbed on the shirt accidentally. Go ahead and send it

washing my face. To be honest, I was unfazed. After years

loyalty and relationship, I had faith in him, and I wouldn’t doubt him only because of a small matter like

sigh of relief, Flora

away for a short while, she retraced her steps and stood at the doorway. “Mrs. Fuller, Mr. Fuller

so I know his character very well.

and walked out of

take care

half a year since I last saw her. On my way, I went to a shopping mall and bought some

one year old, was crying unceasingly while Hannah held him

saw me, and she couldn’t help but freeze for a second. Handing the baby to the caregiver, she strode over to me. “Why didn’t you tell me you’re coming?

I answered with a smile. My gaze landed on the

just can’t stop crying, whining about every

her blissful face, I was overcome with envy. “He’s still a baby. I believe he’ll be fine once he

urge to carry him and gave Hannah the gifts

my hand, the woman babbled on while taking me into the living room and updated me about her

to go, wandering on the street. Then, I saw an old man selling sausages in an alley. The scene made me hark back to my

a few sausages, and the old man said, “Miss, we have tacos and potato wedges. Do you want to

tanned and kind face, I couldn’t resist

I was about to pay, I found that my bag had no purse, but only a phone and a few bank cards. It’s been years since I stopped

have noticed my situation and said with a grin. “It’s alright. I’m here every day. You can pay me whenever you

cost about ten bucks. Afterward, I handed the food

to take it back. “Miss, just take it, it’s

so I nodded my head and took the bag of food.

I took a seat in the alley and started eating the sausages and taco

say

golden potato wedges, I was too full to eat anymore, but it brought

maize. From soil preparation to sowing to manuring to irrigation, I had to be there to give her a hand. On our way back, we dug

roasted them over the fire. When they were cooked, the dark, burnt skin was peeled and the golden potatoes smelled appetizing. With Grandma’s homemade sauce,

and laughed. “When Letty gets married, I’ll

trickle down my cheeks. He handed me a

through. But you’re still young and have plenty of time ahead of you. No matter what

nodded gratefully. With a faint smile, I

together, I ambled along

phone rang with a call from Ashton. “Shall we eat lunch

was getting warmer. Lifting my hand to shield my eyes from the dazzling sunlight, I stared at the

going to

that you didn’t drive when you left the house.

I replied while nodding my

noon. I hailed

house wasn’t too far away. When I walked into the yard, she was about to

woman was surprised when she saw me. “Lucky you!

and

looked at

and sat at the

to take a walk, so she took me

were many people in her neighborhood. A young lady was holding her baby under the sun. She was grinning

said expectantly, “Ashton and you need to buck up and have another baby.

contemplation. “Both Ashton and you are good-looking. I’m sure your baby will be beautiful and even more adorable than

letting

on a smile, but my heart

house, Sally took some clothes to

with her hands, I squatted and helped

I went on washing the clothes. Letting out a sigh, she explained, “These are branded clothes, so I’ve to hand-wash or send them for dry cleaning. But the laundry shop is too far from

in acknowledgment. “If it’s inconvenient for you to stay alone, why don’t you move in with us?

come over to take care of the

shy and stopped talking about it. Standing up, she went

never given birth before, so I’m robust enough to handle this. Take

decline, but I

washing the clothes, we sat in the yard with some fruits on the table. Pouring me a glass of water, she said solemnly, “Don’t be shy. You’re a mother now. As for Ashton’s and your baby, I’ve even thought of a few boy’s and girl’s names. When the time comes, I’ll list them out

sudden. I swallowed

move. Before I leave, she reminded me with concern, “Have a safe journey. Text me when you’re

I should make time to see Cameron. No matter how much resentment I felt toward her, she was

For some inexplicable reason, a wave of sorrow welled up in my heart. Walking over, I wrapped my arms around her. “Ashton and I are not

so sentimental

a smile and said in a gentle voice, “I know that in your eyes, Ashton shouldn’t be with an ordinary woman like me. Though you’re not happy with me, you

love, never say

moment before replying to me, “Honey, what are you

arms around her.

never a place dictated by absolute rights or wrongs. Aren’t we all merely treading grey

was an anxious expression on her face as she asked, “Is

cheeky smile in return. “Yes, I’m hoping you can help me with

“What is it?” Her expression

borrow

gave me a shock!” She pulled out some

make it so dramatic? I really

the money I needed and returned the rest to her. “A tenner

house and headed to the taco stand. After I paid the seller, I went

as I stared at

to do something useful around the house. I started tidying up the second floor, and I had

the cleaning.” As he gently told me off, he pulled me down

paid

Suddenly I didn’t know what else to say,

leaned on his chest and listened to the

“You didn’t have any cash on

bought some food from a taco stand in an alley. I didn’t have any cash on me, so I borrowed some money

using the debit card I gave you.

asking, “Do we have

in the drawer in the study. You can take it

mumbled my understanding and continued hugging him, just taking in

the Moore residence, hesitating. If I go in, they’ll ask

not to go in. I lingered for a moment longer before

showers during spring weren’t chilly. Instead, they brought

walked around aimlessly after leaving the Moore residence. Somehow I ended up

remember when I first set foot in K City five years ago. My life has changed