In Love, Never Say Never

Obstinately, Ashton remained standing where he was. He cast a backward glance to see Joseph hurrying in with a stack of gifts.

“Scarlett prepared these small tokens for Mom and Dad,” Ashton explained evenly.

Baffled, I looked at Ashton. When had all these been prepared? Had Ashton already predicted that I’d leave John behind to attend the dinner with him?

My mind was swimming with thoughts.

Tiffany tossed her head uncaringly. Joseph, laden down by the weight of the gifts in his arms, tottered awkwardly into the room.

Just then, a deep voice commanded regally, “There’s no need to make such a fuss. We’re family, after all. Housekeeper, take those things from him.”

As if on cue, the housekeeper nervously stepped forward, stiffly receiving the items from Joseph. The atmosphere within the room instantly eased.

It was Nathaniel who had spoken. I’d only heard his voice before and had only taken the briefest of glances at his photo. I was surprised to see that he was casually attired and looked rather youthful. Nathaniel appeared distinctly approachable, unlike the elderly patriarch I’d envisioned in my mind.

there was more

turned and leisurely placed his arm around my shoulder. He then led

Tiffany began her whining

terminated my subordinates. What are you planning to achieve? Don’t forget

us. Ashton calmly

seethed as she watched Ashton deliberately stir his tea, then drink it slowly. “Are

glanced coolly at Tiffany. Menacingly, he growled,

had congealed, and the temperature dropped by

She seemed snooty, even emboldened by the fact that she was on her turf and under

and pounced onto me, clawing at my arm. “It’s all because of

up. Towering over Tiffany, he glared at her with such hatred that even I, despite not being the object

witnessing this side of Ashton. She

out and grabbed

even Joseph, who was used by now to Ashton’s capricious ways.