When There Is Nothing Left But Love

Ashton looked at me, his lips curving up into a smirk.

I ignored him and said into the phone, “Alright, I got it. I’ll hang up now.”

After I ended the call, Ashton’s eyes were still on me while his face seemed to have become a few more shades darker. “What plans do you have in mind? Even Louis Stovall is involved?”

“I’m planning to…” Divorce you!

However, I stopped myself halfway when I remembered that I still had to persuade him to give up acquiring OrbitTech. If I provoked him now, it would be difficult to get his cooperation later on.

Glancing at Jared, I asked, “Dr. Crest, would you like to eat together?”

Jared’s eyes darted toward Ashton, and his mouth tugged upward slightly upon seeing the sullen look on his friend’s face. Then, he nodded. “Sure. I’m actually quite hungry now.”

We went into the kitchen together to find that Mrs. Eriksen had prepared quite a spread. A short while later, Ashton joined us in the kitchen as well.

Both men sitting beside me were brought up in similarly strict households, so their lessons kicked in and they kept silent throughout their entire meal.

After eating, Mrs. Eriksen tidied up the kitchen. I automatically extended my hand toward Jared, who was beside me. “Recently, I’ve been experiencing insomnia, headaches, and anxiety. Take a look and see what’s wrong with me.”

Jared’s mouth arched up as he glanced fleetingly at the silent Ashton before raising his brows at me. “Alright.”

After doing the routine procedure of examining me, he reported in a solemn tone, “You have too many health problems. Firstly, you have severe gastritis, so pay attention to your diet from now on. Your insomnia has led to a weak heart rate, so your heart isn’t in very good shape now. Your poor blood circulation is probably because you didn’t focus on recuperating after giving birth. You have to take good care of yourself to recover from all these health problems.”

I nodded and withdrew my hand. When he lowered his head to prescribe the relevant medicine, I turned to Ashton with a faint smirk. “Aren’t you going to let Dr. Crest take a look at you?”

his lips.

brows and shrugged to end the

to leave, so I figured that he had something

villa’s entrance, he spoke up before I could, “Scarlett, did

a split second before shaking my head. “No.” When I

contact me if you see

occupied with my own matters recently, I didn’t have time to think about Macy and wondered how she was doing

into the living room, where I saw Ashton reading a

back in, he only sent me a cursory glance

him a cup of tea and walked over to his side to place the cup in front

in his hand to reach out and pull me into

asked, “So, when

was taken aback, I managed to control my voice. “You know what they say. Men are the

you planning to bring it up when

“But if you’re in the mood to agree right now, then there’s no

against mine and scoffed, “What

meek little housewife. I think it’s good to be a strong and career-oriented woman.” My expression was serious as my gaze landed on his Adam’s apple.

the corner of my mouth with his lips. There was a mirthless smile in his voice when he said, “If OrbitTech was so easy to acquire, do you think John and I would’ve let it drag on for

implore you to give up acquiring OrbitTech. If both you and John give up, it’ll make things

a calm voice, “Scarlett, should I feel blessed

deadpan expression. “Working together as husband and

quite bold to say

jab, bringing us