When There Is Nothing Left But Love

Ashton took a spoonful of soup and looked at Sally calmly. “It’s going to be a hassle.”

“No, it’s not. We’re all going to the Fuller Corporation, anyway.” Sally was getting more and more upset.

Just then, Rebecca, who had been silent for the most part, uttered softly, “Ash, you don’t want to see me, do you?”

He looked at her, nodding solemnly. “Yes.”

Oh my.

Rebecca was hurt by that remark, and I could see her on the verge of tears. She stood up, answering quietly, “I won’t be disturbing you then.”

She was going to go out, but Sally stopped her. “Oh, you child. He’s just joking with you. Don’t leave.” Then, she pulled her back to the table. Sally was the elder in the house, so she glared at Ashton. “Where are you going anyway? Why is it going to be a hassle?”

Annoyed by his aunt’s constant nagging, he put his fork down. “I have some business to attend to.” When he noticed I wasn’t eating much, he frowned. “You don’t like the food?”

I shook my head. “Nope. The taste is fine, it’s just a bit noisy.”

Hearing that, Sally, who was already irked to begin with, blurted, “Scarlett, you’re a part of the Fullers. What did you mean by that? Can’t I stay over for a few days? I’m in my nadir here. Are you going to chase me away? I’m Ashton’s aunt!”

Ms. Fuller? It’s the twenty-first century now, but you’re still trying

frowned. “What are you talking about,

you’re trying to

after hearing my caustic remark. “What

though? Since you’re his aunt, I’m sure you know Rebecca likes Ashton. I’m sure you know she wants to marry him. But who is she to you, and why did you bring her here? Are you trying to give

was getting agitated, and I looked into Sally’s eyes as I continued, “You can tell it straight to my face if you dislike me. I can get a divorce at any time. There’s no need to

could hear Ashton growl out, “Aunt Sally, you know she’s not in the best of health. You didn’t have to

to the ensuing conversation since I had gotten into the car outside the villa by then. Ashton followed me out not long after, and he smiled when he saw me sitting leisurely in the car. “You done

I could

“White Corporation.”

frowned. “No. You’re going to

pursed my lips and stopped the car. “Get out. I have some business to attend to.” I stared at him

back against the seat. “Fine. Get your business done with and then we’ll go for the

have better things to do? You’re being annoying, Ashton.” He was following me around the whole

list today only has one thing on it—stay with

other choice, I tamped down my anger and looked at him calmly. “Fine, but