When There Is Nothing Left But Love

He gave her a cold stare. “Joe will be responsible for taking care of you. Please refrain from coming here unless there’s something critical.”

Rebecca’s face paled even further. “Okay!” There was a slight tremble in the tone of her voice as she spoke. She nodded her head as she tried to conceal the hurt gleaming in her eyes.

“It’s late now. Scarlett and I have matters to attend to later. You should head back first,” Ashton continued emotionlessly, unmoved by Rebecca’s wounded expression.

It was clearly an order to leave. Both Rebecca and I could decipher the strict tone of his voice.

“Okay.” There was a trace of bitterness that flickered in her longing gaze. She left after that.

I pursed my lips as I watched her figure leave the villa. It was as if I could glimpse a hint of my past self in her lonely back. “Ashton, do you treat all women so heartlessly?”

“I won’t treat you that way.” Ashton turned to me. His dark gaze resembled the night sky.

I decided not to tease him any further. “Why does Rebecca need your help to visit Cameron?” I asked curiously.

What happened between the two of them?

“Have you ever thought of looking for your biological parents?” Ashton asked me as his stare clouded over.

“Why did you change the topic so quickly?” For a moment, I was left speechless in shock.

“Answer my question,” Ashton’s brows pinched together.

suppose we wouldn’t have the chance to reunite. Besides, I believe they had no plans to reunite with me

me about that?” I asked as I

upstairs and change. We’ll

couldn’t help but scowl when I recalled the message Nick sent me:

indication that I should

to deny his request. But on second thought, I decided to go along with

the bathroom, I put on a fresh outfit and dressed my face in a layer of light makeup. When I descended the stairs, Ashton had

you change Summer’s diapers?” I asked casually as I

moved the milk bottles into Summer’s stroller. “Let’s

Ashton swiftly prepared Summer’s things before

the garage. While Ashton started the car, I waited patiently for him in the yard

gate left me stupefied. Realization dawned upon me after a few moments. Rebecca hasn’t

noticed Rebecca as he drove over. Promptly, a deep

comment on Rebecca’s presence. “Let’s go,” Ashton called out to me as he carried

and dashed in. Hurriedly, she

going to meet my mother? Bring me along!” Rebecca pleaded when she

will pick you up later,” Ashton

with sorrow. “It’s freezing!

you do not have

my comment. Yet,

her pleading stare. “There’s no more space in the car! Wait for Joe!” he