In Love, Never Say Never

“Neighbor?” This seemed to catch Emery’s attention. She asked hurriedly, “When was this?”

“Just yesterday.” I didn’t think she would be so surprised at the news. “He moved into that villa opposite my house.”

“Oh my god,” Emery gasped, placing her hand on her chest in apparent shock.

A moment later, she seemed to recover herself. “So you’ve met each other already? And I’m guessing several times?”

“Yes. We had dinner together last night too. Why? Is something wrong?” Now I was the worried one. I recalled yesterday night’s dinner situation. I mumbled to myself, “Marcus doesn’t seem to like Ashton very much.”

“Hmph, shoot me dead if he does,” Emery spat.

“What did you say?” I didn’t know if I had heard her correctly.

“Nothing,” Emery said before changing the topic. “What do you think of Ashton’s son?”

“He’s a very interesting kid.” I couldn’t help but smile when I thought of Gregory. “You know, a while back he used to call me Mommy.”

serious at my words. Staring intently at me, she blurted,

fell into silence so intense you could hear the sound of a

waters, I asked, “Emery, you’re not pulling my leg

was really

had long expected my reaction, she rearranged her features into a serious mask and answered, “I swear on my heart that everything I’ve told you

to waver at her bold

mess around when she dealt with serious issues. Her revelation was just too inconceivable

of Gregory’s

engaged to Marcus? Is Emery telling me that Marcus has been lying to me

is my son?” I hugged myself, trying to calm my nerves. “Does this mean Ashton

just a thing of the past. The two of you were never separated. Even if you did, it was to protect each other. You were always in love with

Clink!

knocked against an ashtray on the table. Coffee

know you have nothing to gain from lying to me. But you must understand, there’s a lot

I could finish my sentence, I heard