When There Is Nothing Left But Love

“Okay, I’ll end the call then,” I replied.

Looking at the rockery in the backyard, my heart raced as if someone was gently squeezing it. It hurt a little, but I felt touched.

Ashton was good at taking care of others. I had known that a long time ago. If someone had a place in his heart, he would take care of that person until that person knew not how to do anything.

However, I could not help but wonder, How long will days as heartwarming and perfect as these last?

The sun slowly set, and Devon had indeed instructed someone to send the soup to me. What came with the soup were some dishes that were suitable for pregnant women.

I did not eat much. After the men who were remodeling the rooms were gone, I walked around the house.

Many parts of the house had changed. The collections that were originally in the living room were gone. Some I had broken, and the remaining Ashton had kept it at the warehouse.

Warm lights were installed in the dark house, and even the brown couch was changed into a deep blue one. The house now felt somewhat homely.

A carpet had been placed over the grand staircase, and many warm-palette paintings now hung by the corridor. As for the nursery, the men had furnished the room with a sky-blue theme – a perfect choice.

Just by looking at the room, one could not help but brighten up.

However, tears brimmed in my eyes. Is he doing this for the baby or me?

It’s probably for the baby.

I clung to that moment, hoping that it would freeze in time as I remained in the nursery. In my daze, I did not realize the house’s doorbell had been ringing for ages.

the noise, I rushed

before I opened the door, he had a scornful look on his face. “How big is the house that Ms. Stovall needs to take so

comment. I then spotted Ashton, who was leaning against

over to him, the strong scent of alcohol wafted across my nose. Frowning, I helped him up before

reply, only giving me another look before

drunk, but not at the same time—he seemed distracted, and

you feel unwell?” I asked as I shook his body a

I could see his eyes were unfocused. “Have

usual, so I stood up to get

his leg, he narrowed his eyes. “Where are

you.” Why does he look like

you.” With that said, he stood up. Unfortunately for him, his body

and sit here. I’ll get you some water. Stop making things difficult

as if he had no bones. I could not help but sigh as I lifted the glass to his lips.

at me, he mumbled,

After he took a sip, I reached out, about to take his clothes off when he stopped me. “Don’t

now.” A glance

announced, “Okay, I’ll be heading home first. It’s not safe for Scarlett to

Huh?

much did he

back to the bed, I cupped his cheeks and told him, “Ashton, you’re already home.

was nowhere to be found at that moment. Instead, some tenderness was in his eyes. He

like he really drank a