In Love, Never Say Never

“Good night! Sweet dreams.”

With that, I turned and left the study before Ashton could even voice his objection.

…

The next morning, I was awakened by Audrey.

The little one shook me awake after finding out that her brother was gone when she woke up.

While yawning, I coaxed, “Audrey, go and play with your brother. Let me sleep for a while…” I trailed off and fell back asleep.

Still, Audrey was relentless. “Mommy, I want you to help me get changed. Aunt Emma told me you would teach me how to wear my clothes after you come back. Mommy…”

Yet, my mind was too groggy to even bother with the little girl’s request. Feeling sleepy, I pretended to have heard nothing.

should blame her father for my sleepiness. My mind ran wild the entire night after the

myself about Ashton. Just then, the man’s familiar voice rang

speak of the

Ashton’s voice, she threw me at the back of her mind and hopped into the man’s arms. After giving Ashton a morning kiss, she explained herself, “I’m not a

the bed is too small. We’ll buy a larger bed so I can sleep with you guys. That way, your mommy won’t oversleep

Audrey clapped her hands in

It will take me forever to wake up if we get a larger bed. Hmph!

me. I pulled the blanket off and sat bolt upright. My eyes widened as

know what this man is up to. He is getting a larger bed to satisfy

my face flush. Instantly, I was

the man plastered a skin-deep smile on

and smirked. Soon

I was wearing. That

head, feeling embarrassed and angry