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.

for us to return to K City. Summer was still fast asleep

Summer had woken up. She noticed beside her, there was a kid approximately seven or eight months old being cradled in by his

out his tiny set of hands. Conflicted, she looked at her precious donut, and

walked towards the child’s mom. “Miss, can he play with this?”

grand gesture and nodded

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

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

was amusing to see him take her

serious.

gentle gaze looking

“Mommy, once you’re married to Mr. Fuller, will I have a daddy? Will

helpless smile. Noticing the clock,

but just like a child

this time to pick up

That’s next month!

all too fast for me. “Ashton, let’s

to marriage, Summer’s future was my priority once we