In Love, Never Say Never

Ashton’s face fell in that instant, a lingering sadness in his eyes. He let out a deep sigh as he muttered, “Letty.”

As I peered into his eyes, I couldn’t tell if he was calling me or the “Scarlett” who no longer existed.

I had only just snapped back to my senses when I felt the warmth emanating from Ashton as he hugged me tightly.

As soon as our bodies touched, a searing pain once again shot through my entire body. All I wanted to do was push him away, but the sorrow in his voice made me hesitate.

“Can you please give me ten minutes? I just need a hug. I miss her so much.”

He had answered the question in my head. It was his late wife that he missed.

As a woman, there was nothing more humiliating than being used as a substitute for another woman, especially when it was by a man she hated. I tried to protest but couldn’t get any words out.

Even the strength I had earlier to push him away was gone. That left me with no choice but to give in.

Five minutes had barely passed when Gregory pushed the door and ran in with his tablet. His mouth slowly dropped open when he saw Ashton and I hugging.

kissing?” he

wasn’t tall, it did seem to him that we were in a

of my daze and immediately wriggled out

with a stern look. “Didn’t I teach you to knock on the door before entering any

bit his lip as he scratched his head

must have felt his father’s temper brewing because the boy immediately added, “I

and he gently asked, “Shouldn’t you be sleeping? What are

Ms. Stovall!” Gregory exclaimed

request down tactfully. “Boys shouldn’t

than to go against his father’s orders, so even though he felt upset, he didn’t dare protest any further. All he did was lower his

a pitiful sight that my heart went out to him. He was only a boy; there was no need to treat him

rules that state boys can’t be clingy?” I asked as I led Gregory into the bedroom. “Children don’t know any better. They

knows how to use his adorable charms and manners. Ashton forced himself on me, and he still has the cheek to scold his son?

Ashton speechless, and he could only

the bathroom before having Gregory sneak out to grab the phone so I could check any incoming

unknown number: I’m in K