When There Is Nothing Left But Love

Lying in bed, I shook my head and replied, “Ashton, did you notice that Cameron and Zachary’s attitude toward us recently has changed?”

Briefly stunned, he looked at me. “How so?”

“Disregarding how they treated us with contempt previously, they were never as warm and friendly until recently. In fact, they seem to be overdoing it. For the life of me, I can’t think of what their objective of doing so is. Ashton, do you think that they are in the midst of plotting something?”

He was amused. “You’re just overthinking it. Perhaps, they just hope that you can let bygones be bygones. So that everyone can coexist in harmony.”

Is that possible?

Can rivals who are at each other’s throats make peace all of a sudden?

Impossible!

Sighing, I cupped my chin in annoyance before adding, “Ashton, was there any bad blood between you and Jared?”

He looked at me intently. “You have asked me this question twice.”

Frowning, I pursed my lips and didn’t utter another word.

He gazed deeply at me, “Do you suspect Jared?”

Loss for words, I looked at him in silence. “I just want to go through all the possibilities.”

He pursed his lips. “You don’t have to concern yourself with Jared. I know what I’m doing. For now, you should just rest.”

he got

was left stunned and didn’t

lay down the

He frowned when he

“I’m about to sleep.”

before remarking, “You should turn off the lights and turn in.” He then walked

going on a trip to M Country and will be back tomorrow afternoon. Mrs. Eriksen is already here, so just let her know what you want to eat. Sleep well and don’t stay up late.

happened?” I wondered why he needed to go

stroked my hair and reassured me. “It’s no big deal. I’ll

something major. Usually, he would just send me a

his hand, I asked, “What

help but laugh as he kissed my forehead. “You seemed reluctant to let me go. Are you preparing a farewell present for

“I… Ashton! You pervert!”

how can I be a pervert? I’m just flirting

can he always be so calm when talking

when he saw me blush. “Joe is waiting for me downstairs. So rest well and

grabbed his jacket and a

I wanted to walk him out, he pinned me on the bed.

down, I heard the roar of an engine and the car driving

on the bed, I was still feeling restless as expected. Now that

struggled till daylight, I got out of bed groggily. Every step I took would

in the kitchen. When she saw

not sleep well last night? Why