When There Is Nothing Left But Love

I nodded and took the lobsters from him. Then I ushered him to take a seat.

This was their first official meeting, though both Ashton and Colin had met each other before. They were about the same age.

After shaking hands and exchanging smiles, they sat down and talked about the economy.

Ashton turned to me with a smile. “You have alcohol at home?”

I nodded. “Is wine okay?” We had too many grapes, so I used some and made them into wine.

He chuckled. “Sure. It’s impolite not to serve our guest with a bottle of wine.”

Colin was rather stunned by his statement.

I laughed. After getting the wine, I went back to the living room and found the two chit-chatting away harmoniously. Their topic seemed to be revolving around me.

I took my seat. Colin said, “I’ve known you for so long but never knew you can’t consume shrimps.”

I cast a look at Ashton, who was uncorking wine collectedly.

Transferring my gaze from him to Colin, I clarified, “Not exactly. Summer likes it, so I eat it too sometimes.”

I developed a condition during postpartum. Having seafood sometimes makes me sick, so I try to avoid it whenever I can. However, it doesn’t mean that I can’t eat it totally.

Colin curled his lips upward. Ashton poured him a glass. “Thank you for taking care of Scarlett all these years.”

about my relationship with Ashton. Colin suspected it before, but as a gentleman, he never asks. Hence, I never told

enjoyed their

each other and

activities in J City were considered reserved, then his development in K within the last

within a short span of four years. He had boldly invested in a plethora of projects across all industries, with a

much desirable amongst the ladies and well-liked by the

went to bed early. Summer had gone back to her bedroom whereas Michael slept soundly on

the men did not continue their

dishes and cleaned the table. I complemented him, “Ashton,

“How should I praise

burst out laughing while bringing the

from me. “I’ll do it. Go ahead and wash up, then go check

He insisted. I obliged.

room, he had finished cleaning up and was lying down in the living room. His eyes were shut and his breathing was slow. He seemed to be

put it on him. Accidentally, my hand brushed his

into each other’s eyes, I did not know what to do and found myself lost

you in my dreams a few times, but you weren’t there when I opened my eyes. Each time that happens, I’m left with a void in

words. The weight of his intense gaze

with him and sat on the sofa. Checking the time, I reminded him, “It’s late. You

“I’ve contacted the school in K City. If you will, bring me and Summer along,”

“You don’t need me to bring