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.

we wouldn’t have the chance to reunite. Besides, I believe they had no plans to reunite with me when they abandoned me back then. So, quite frankly, I no longer want to

you ask me about that?” I asked as

“Go upstairs and change. We’ll head

scowl when I recalled the message Nick sent me: Are we really

merely nodded—an indication that

request. But on second thought, I decided

put on a fresh outfit and dressed my face in a layer of light makeup. When I descended the

I asked casually as I saw his smooth and practiced

in reply and moved the milk bottles into Summer’s stroller. “Let’s go,” Ashton called

Ashton swiftly prepared Summer’s things before we headed

While Ashton started the

of a kneeling woman outside the yard gate left me stupefied. Realization

the same time, Ashton noticed Rebecca as he drove over. Promptly, a deep frown graced his

“Let’s go,” Ashton called out to me as

feet from the villa steps and dashed in. Hurriedly,

you going to meet my mother? Bring me along!” Rebecca

will pick you up later,” Ashton

“It’s freezing! Ash, please! I’m begging you to

do not

heard my comment. Yet, she still shifted her pitiful gaze towards

foul at the sight of her pleading stare. “There’s no more space in the car! Wait for