In Love, Never Say Never

However, he had spoiled his son. It was overtly liberal for him to be calling people names.

Gregory waved his fork at me when I was lost in thought. “Ms. Stovall, Daddy would like some pork too!” he said in an attempt to instigate me.

The atmosphere over the dining table instantly chilled.

I did not think that a man of his wealth would stoop to eat something that I took for him.

The difference in our status was clearer than ever before. Just sitting at the same table felt strange; being intimate was out of the question.

“Greg, your dad will help himself if he wants some. He…”

It was a pathetic attempt to diffuse the tension, but Ashton chose this moment to make the situation extra awkward. “Greg, I would like some of that pork.”

Though he addressed Gregory by name, it seemed to me that he was speaking to me.

Even Marcus’s fork had frozen in midair. Everybody was confused.

“Err…” Gregory muttered with a glance down at his sticky hands helplessly. “My hands are dirty. Why don’t you ask Ms. Stovall…”

strong bond with your son,” he interjected. “You and your

relationship with Ms.

a busy man such as yourself would have so much

storm clouds. “Second only to

“Mr. Fuller, you are indeed eloquent.” He smiled

to Gregory. “Are you finished?” he asked. Though

the atmosphere had turned hostile but was most reluctant to put down his

happy,” Ashton said as he got up. “Thank you for your kind hospitality,” he said politely to us. Gripping Gregory by the hand, they

Marcus. “Do you have a grudge against Ashton

upon becoming neighbors, the hostility between them had grown into something

harsh words to be thrown about like that over

mild-mannered. He definitely was agitated earlier, which

words, Marcus resumed his calm demeanor. “Why would you think that?” he said with a light laugh. “You’re

was a topic that he

to show that there was indeed something going on between

from other normal engaged couples. If Marcus refused to discuss it, I wouldn’t have any reason to get