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.”

argued with me. She kept quiet

something to comfort her, but in the end, the only words I could

At night.

that he got

he had left when I

Mrs. Fuller. Your breakfast is ready. Before Mr. Fuller left this morning, he asked

allowed her to come in and go

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

taking out the clothes Ashton had worn

her holding a white

Fuller…” Flora was at a loss for words. The

an assuring smile. “It’s okay. Perhaps it was rubbed on the shirt accidentally. Go ahead and

be honest, I was unfazed. After years of being together, I knew full well what kind of a

to loyalty and relationship, I had faith in him, and I

of relief, Flora left the room with

away for a short while, she retraced her steps and stood at the doorway. “Mrs. Fuller, Mr. Fuller isn’t that kind of man. Please don’t think too

one another for eight years, so I know his character very well. I

relieved and walked

I asked Flora to take

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

was less than one year old, was crying unceasingly while Hannah held him in her arms

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

leaving my house,” I answered with a smile. My gaze landed on the baby. “Is

crying, whining about every little thing. This boy is even more attention-seeking

at her blissful face, I was overcome with envy. “He’s still a baby. I believe

urge to carry him

my hand, the woman babbled on while taking me into the living

the street. Then, I saw an

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

and kind face, I

few bank cards. It’s been years since I stopped bringing cash with me when I go out.

noticed my situation and said with a grin. “It’s alright. I’m here every day. You

ten bucks. Afterward, I handed the food back to him. “I’m sorry,

refused to take it back. “Miss, just take it, it’s on me.

bring myself to reject others’ kindness, so I nodded my head and took the bag of food.

a seat in the alley and started eating

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I was too full to eat anymore, but

Every year during spring, Grandma planted two acres of maize. From soil preparation to sowing to manuring to irrigation, I had to be there to give her a hand. On

cooked, the dark, burnt skin was peeled and the golden potatoes

on the tip of my nose and laughed. “When Letty gets married, I’ll help you

over in reminiscence. A passer-by saw tears trickle down my cheeks. He handed me a packet of tissue and

going through. But you’re still young and have plenty of time ahead of you. No matter what problem you’re facing, hang on and don’t

With a faint smile, I gave him the potatoes wedges

I ambled along the street

call from

that the weather in K City was getting warmer. Lifting my hand to shield my eyes from

to visit Aunt

“Flora told me that you didn’t drive

while nodding my head

was past noon. I hailed a cab and headed

I walked into the yard, she was about

“Lucky

up and

eat together,” she looked

at the table. “Mmm…

lunch, Sally wanted to take a walk, so she took me and strolled around the

holding her baby under the sun. She was grinning from ear to ear while playing with

Sally said expectantly, “Ashton and you need to

“Both Ashton and you are good-looking. I’m sure your baby will be beautiful

chuckled while letting her imagination run

a smile,

went back to her house, Sally took some clothes to the backyard, and I

her washing her clothes with her hands, I squatted

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.

“If it’s inconvenient for you to stay alone, why don’t you move in with us? Our place has more than enough rooms. It’ll be

“Have another baby, and I’ll come over to take care

about it. Standing up, she went into the house, brought

I’ve never given birth before, so I’m robust enough to handle

wanted to decline, but

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

glass tasted bitter all of a sudden. I swallowed it, and the bitterness lingered

for a while, I wanted to make a move. Before I leave, she reminded me with concern,

to see Cameron. No matter how much resentment I

up in my heart. Walking over, I wrapped my arms around her. “Ashton and I are not by your

let out a hearty laugh. “Honey, why are you so sentimental all of a sudden? You can come over whenever you

ordinary woman like me. Though you’re not happy with me, you still care about us a lot. You’re not his biological mom, but you have him on your

say

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

her off and wrapped my arms around her.

world is never a place dictated by absolute rights or wrongs. Aren’t

on her face as

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

asked, “What is it?” Her expression

I borrow

my request. “Honey, you gave me a shock!” She pulled out some notes

did you make it

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

the taco stand. After I paid the

drifted off into a daydream as

the house. I started tidying up

“Your back is hurt. Just let Flora deal with the cleaning.” As he gently told me off, he pulled me down to sit on the

continued, “I heard you paid a visit

nodded and looked at him. Suddenly I didn’t know what else to say,

chest and listened to

spoke up first. “You didn’t

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

the debit

“Do we have

several thousand in the drawer in the study. You can take it

hugging him, just taking in

been drizzling in K City. I stood before the Moore residence, hesitating. If I go in, they’ll ask me to stay for dinner, and if

the end, I decided not to go in. I lingered for

spring weren’t chilly. Instead, they brought with

weather, I walked around aimlessly after leaving the Moore residence. Somehow I ended up outside the Fuller Corporation

has passed, but I can still remember when I first set foot in K