Since I was still alive and kicking, I had to cherish everything I had.
“It’s getting late. You should rest early. What do you want to eat tomorrow? I’ll make it for you. Since Summer doesn’t have school tomorrow, we can all get together.” Cameron couldn’t conceal the delight on her face.
I smiled faintly and replied, “I’m not a picky eater. Anything’s fine for me.” I was being honest. Although I wasn’t a big eater, I was never picky with my food. I basically ate everything that could be eaten.
She nodded. “Alright, then. I’ll make all my signature dishes!” After making sure I had everything I needed, she left so that I could rest earlier.
Feeling a little sleepy, I nodded in response.
She walked to the door, but before she could leave, she abruptly looked back at me with a serious expression as though a thought struck her. “Did you and Ashton quarrel?”
Her question was like a bolt from the blue and I froze for a second before smiling. “No. I just missed Summer too much, so I called Emery as soon as I got off the plane and haven’t had the chance to tell Ashton about my return.”
At a time like this, Ashton would usually accompany me, but since I came here alone, it would inevitably evoke their suspicion.
She nodded subtly in response to my explanation but didn’t ask anything else.
After a busy day, I was tired down to the bones. Once Cameron left the villa, I washed up and climbed into bed. Sensing my presence, Summer groggily nestled herself into my arms, offering me the warmth I didn’t realize I had been craving for.
Children possessed healing powers that specifically worked on their mothers. This statement held true. As long as Summer was beside me, all of the despair from before, no matter how overwhelming, would dissolve into nothing.
I seemed to be able to understand the meticulous care and tentative love Cameron had for me. If it wasn’t for our complicated history, would we have turned out as a loving family instead?
The next day, the gloomy weather in K City was no more.
The sun’s rays finally broke through the clouds and filtered into the bedroom, making the morning especially warm.
Having some difficulty breathing, I woke up to the sight of Summer sprawled on my chest like a baby. I watched as her mouth opened and closed in tandem with her breathing, finding it incredibly cute. Thanks to her, there was a damp patch of drool on my shirt.
From her rosy and chubby cheeks, I realized that she seemed to have put on some weight recently. As I observed her features, I found that she bore a strong resemblance to Jared.
Knock, knock! Someone was knocking on the door, so I shifted Summer onto the bed.
Then, I rolled out of bed and opened the door to see that it was Emery. She was sporting dark circles beneath her eyes as she bemoaned, “Can I crash in your room? Xavier will be the death of me. Why do creatures like children exist in the world, huh? I’m going crazy! I couldn’t get a wink of sleep because of him and I’m so tired!”
She ranted pitifully while making her way to the bed before flopping down like a puppet whose strings had been cut. Then, she hugged Summer and started snoring loudly, seemingly really exhausted.
The bed was huge and could easily accommodate three people, but I checked the time and found that it was already eight. I felt well-rested, so I doubted that I could fall asleep again. After washing up in the bathroom, I went to the wardrobe and searched for some clothes to wear.
Just like what Cameron said, the clothes she selected were simple yet elegant. But things that were simple and elegant often came with a hefty price tag because plain didn’t necessarily equate to cheap.
As I walked toward the stairs, I heard voices and laughter coming from the living room. It seemed like there were guests present, which came as a surprise to me because it was still very early in the morning.
Upon reaching the top of the spiral staircase, I peered down at the people seated in the living room. Without needing to take a closer look, I could immediately recognize the person who had his back to me. After a mental calculation, I realized that we hadn’t seen each other for quite some time.
After the argument we had, I thought that perhaps it would be a long time before we meet again. After all, with the number of hurtful things I said, his anger probably wouldn’t subside so soon.
Suddenly, a voice sounded in my mind. Scarlett, you clearly knew that he’d come back to get you no matter what you did, that’s why you brazenly said all those hurtful words to him. You blatantly hurt his feelings because you knew that he would never leave you, isn’t that right? Have you ever thought that you could be the one at fault?
While I was lost in my thoughts, these words pierced through my consciousness. Stunned by that revelation, I suddenly realized that whenever Ashton and I argued, I never seemed to have reflected on myself. In fact, I would hurt him even deeper the next time.
The chatter stopped abruptly, snapping me back to my senses. Everyone in the living room had turned their attention to me. Right then, Cameron brought out some fruits from the kitchen and saw me. “You’re awake. Mr. Fuller has been here for quite some time already. Come down quick and have your breakfast. I heard that the aquarium in the North District has opened for business. Summer has been wanting to go there for a long time. Both of you should take her there later. That little girl has been going on and on about it.”
I descended the stairs but didn’t look at Ashton once. After giving an indifferent response, I went to the kitchen. A scrumptious breakfast prepared by the housekeeper was spread out on the table. Because everyone had varying daily routines, whoever woke up first would get to eat. Emery mentioned this to me once, but besides Cameron and Zachary, the rest of us couldn’t seem to wake up early. Hence, it didn’t really matter.
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Cameron brought some breakfast to the living room, then came back to the dining table and glanced at me. “The Stovalls called this morning and invited us for dinner. Everyone knows that you’re back and they’re all asking for a gathering.”
I stuffed a pastry into my mouth and spoke in a garbled voice, “Mm, I need to pay Uncle Louis a visit anyway.”
When she saw the way I was wolfing down the food, she placed a glass of milk in front of me and said in fond exasperation, “Slow down. What’s the rush? No one’s going to take your food. Now, be honest with me. What’s going on between you and Ashton?”
I took a sip of milk and feigned cluelessness. “What do you mean what’s going on?”
She clucked her tongue and chided, “Do you take us for blind fools? If there’s nothing wrong, why did you ignore him completely and come in here on your own? You two weren’t like this before!”
I pursed my lips and countered, “Oh? How were we before?”
She sighed. “It’s normal for couples to quarrel, but Mr. Fuller treats you well in every way possible and we can all see that. Don’t do anything foolish. Live a peaceful life with him and stop kicking up a fuss!”
I put my glass down and nodded. After wiping my mouth, I declared, “I’m done eating.”
She released another soft sigh, wanting to persuade me but had no idea how to even begin.
I went to the living room and saw Ashton playing a game of chess with Zachary. Hence, I decided to go upstairs to wake Summer. Before I could, however, I was unexpectedly stopped by Zachary. “Letty, I heard Mr. Fuller said that you’re quite skilled at chess. Come here and help me out. I’ve already lost several games.”
I stood next to them and studied the chessboard. Zachary was White, while Ashton was Black. Zachary’s queen had already been taken and he only had one miserable knight left. Even his two bishops were captured. Right then, Ashton’s chess pieces were positioned so that Zachary was caught at a crossroads.
ego wouldn’t allow him to admit defeat. Hence, he called me over to diffuse the awkward situation. Seeing as there was no way to turn things around, I shifted
was slightly haggard, but
speak either. Instead, he looked at Zachary and stated, “It’s your turn,
he was doomed to lose. Thus, he simply stood up and glanced at me. “Letty, help me
left, rendering me speechless. It was obvious that
chess piece, I propped my chin on a
he answered my question with a question.
before glancing at him with a helpless expression. “You’re an extremely busy man. I
I just moved away. Sighing softly, he compromised and
misunderstanding. Joe was there
idea of
saying blandly, “That won’t be
and he took
unwilling to continue. “Enjoy your
the white pawn he had captured on the chessboard again and placed his black rook
his rook with my pawn. He touched his forehead, slightly exasperated, but there
Glancing at the chessboard, he clucked his tongue and remarked, “It was clearly a dead-end just now.
tightened because I was well aware that Ashton had
arched his eyebrows at me in a teasing manner.
looked at his remaining chess pieces, then at mine. Although I was at a disadvantage, I nodded curtly and agreed,
made his move and lifted
in my room, made her way downstairs right then. When she saw us playing chess, she scuttled over to join in the hype. I
exasperation before walking away while grumbling, “What kind
and curled her lip at him. “What do you know, Zach? Can’t you see that this isn’t chess, but a married couple settling their differences? And you call
glared daggers at his sister, effectively shutting her
never say never chapter
at me, he asked in a gentle tone, “What are your plans
plans,” I replied. Then,
mind and
I tell you both to visit the aquarium in the North District today? Summer has been going on about it for
idea. The weather today is suitable for an outing,” Ashton answered with
refused flatly, “I can’t.
me, and the former
board and I only lifted my gaze after taking Ashton’s king. “Didn’t I tell you I’ll be visiting Uncle Louis today? I haven’t seen Hannah for a
taken aback, but she managed to squeeze out a smile. “But Mr. Fuller is here. It’s a good time to take
then countered, “But I’ve already called my
patch things up between Ashton and me, Cameron proposed, “Well, that’s great too. You can all go together. Summer has never seen Hannah’s baby. Since Summer
home and play with Xavier. He’s a baby too and she likes him. It might be troublesome to bring her along. It’s better if I go alone.” I stood up and
stairs barefooted and ran toward me.
Speak of the devil…
soon as I answered the call, his voice drifted across
you’re well-informed,”
Let’s have dinner together tonight. I haven’t
coincidently planning to see Hannah and
silent for a while before clarifying, “I meant
lips, slightly
speculated, “Did you
be the two of us?” From his grumpy tone, my guess was probably
“Fine. You pick the place and time,
and hung up
her pajamas. Hence, I told her to go upstairs and change, but she wanted me to help her. Seeing as she wasn’t a baby
and prepared to unpack my things since I probably had to stay here for the next
and continue working on the Lavelian Village project. I didn’t bring much of my own belongings back with me and the large suitcase
probably awakened by my ringtone and immediately went to look for me because I noticed that the bed was
that it was Summer and lectured, “Summer, you need to make it a habit to make
were maids at home, she needed to learn how to do these things on her own because not being able
hear her response, I frowned and glanced behind
were steady as he stared at me in silence. I stiffened and avoided his gaze,
he asked as his gaze
fine,” I
bed and kept the conversation going. “When are you planning to go
“After Independence Day.”
awkward, but Ashton seemed unfazed as he continued
sullen mood, I stood up and made my way to the door, but he snagged my
“When did I
be able to sit down and talk things out, not give each other the cold shoulder and behave
gaze and huffed out a mirthless laugh. “You’re right, Mr. Fuller. I’ve always been an unreasonable person. If you can’t stand it, don’t come
were funny beings. Obviously, I could have had a civil conversation with him, but I just
and he nodded with a cold smile. “Fine. Have
never say never
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