When There Is Nothing Left But Love

Ashton continued tapping away at his phone, his demeanor languid. “She’s no longer carrying herself the way a celebrity should. Four years of being in the limelight is enough. It’s time to make way for the new generation.”

“I understand. What about her mother, Vanessa?”

“You make the call. Also, find another celebrity to replace Nancy. This time around, get someone decent.”

Joseph nodded. He gave me a quick look before leaving.

Back in the living room, Summer was chatting happily away with her dog, Snowfluff. It was indeed a wonderful companion for her.

Meanwhile, I tried placating Ashton about the incident earlier on. “There’s really no need to go this far on Nancy!”

He responded with an enigmatic smile. He proceeded to blow on the hard-boiled egg Susan had cooked before gently placing it on my bruise; this helped ease blood circulation.

It was not as serious as Ashton had made it out to be. The marks were barely visible now.

“She needs to learn her place. There are some people in this world she can’t afford to offend,” he said indifferently.

Before I could respond, Ashton noticed Susan had finished preparing dinner. He took my hand, carried Summer in one arm and led the way into the dining room.

us to return to K

only in the waiting area that Summer had woken up. She noticed beside her, there was

out his tiny set of

deliberation, she walked towards the child’s mom. “Miss, can he

understood her grand gesture and nodded

donut given away, Summer surpassed the sad longing that was welling up within her. She ran back to Ashton and me

did not understand the complexities of her words. Ashton chuckled before pulling her into his arms. “Not so fast, brat. Your mommy is going

was amusing to see him take

lips, looking serious.

proclaimed. His gentle gaze looking right

Summer asked chirpily, “Mommy, once you’re married to Mr.

Noticing the clock, I

felt unsatisfied with my answer, but just like a child of her age,

sound asleep. Ashton chose this time to pick up

That’s next month!

all too fast for me. “Ashton, let’s just take things

was my priority once we returned to K