In Love, Never Say Never

His sharp words caused Tiffany’s expression to turn sour. “They’re my niece and nephew. Why can’t I see them? Do you have to behave like this, Ashton? We’re a family!”

I wondered if Nicolas would say the same. After all, the man was so cold-blooded. Simone looked at the kids in anticipation, and all of a sudden, all eyes were on Ashton, waiting for a satisfactory answer.

I knew I had to act quickly before they did anything to him.

Simone would be my best bet.

“It’s not like that, Tiffany. Ashton is just worried about the babies.”

I plastered a smile on my face as I headed over to the nanny. I took Gregory, who had started crying the moment he realized he was in a new environment, into my arms. I coaxed the child gently, and he soon quietened down.

“Gregory was abducted right after he was born, so he’s always on edge and very sensitive to his surroundings. He feels safe when he’s close to someone familiar. That’s why Ashton hopes we can all take things slow, but of course, we’re more than happy to let Dad and Mom carry them.”

accountable for what had happened to Gregory.

allowing her to look at him. “Mom, meet

moment he saw Simone, eliciting a frown

You can carry him.” Nicolas quickly added impatiently, “How annoying. Ask the servants to bring them around the

to the nanny before I gestured to Joseph to

with the children. Nathaniel, who had been silent all this while, came forward and held

brief look at him

what Tiffany said was true. The whole family actually looked forward to Ashton’s homecoming; everyone except

I was deep in thought, Nathaniel stepped forward. “Dad, since Ashton is back, why not I bring him over to the

Nicolas turned down his second son’s offer crudely

seem even a little disturbed by his father’s attitude. He shrugged his shoulders and followed after the older man.

everyone would dine together