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.

has been so many years. I wouldn’t know how to react if I ever meet them again. I suppose we wouldn’t have the chance to reunite. Besides, I believe they had no plans to reunite with me when they

you ask me about that?” I asked as I

shook his head. “Go upstairs and change. We’ll head out in a

I recalled the message Nick sent me: Are we really meeting Cameron for

merely nodded—an indication that I should change

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

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

casually as I saw his smooth and practiced

in reply and moved the milk bottles into Summer’s

useless when Ashton swiftly prepared

While Ashton started the car, I waited patiently for him in the yard as I braced the stroller

woman outside the yard gate left me stupefied. Realization

as he drove over. Promptly,

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

feet from the villa steps and dashed in. Hurriedly, she

mother? Bring me along!”

up later,” Ashton

Ashton’s rejection, Rebecca’s eyes reddened with sorrow. “It’s freezing! Ash, please!

I said in annoyance, “Ms. Larson, you do not have to resort

face turned pale when she heard my comment.

Wait for Joe!” he snarled brusquely and started the car. Immediately, he drove around