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.

an early flight for us to return

waiting area that Summer had woken up. She noticed beside her, there

donut plush Summer was holding, he reached out his

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

grand

sad longing that was welling up within her. She ran back to Ashton and me before asking, “Mommy, will you give

her words. Ashton chuckled before pulling her into his arms.

see him take

lips, looking serious. “Then, will

gentle gaze looking right at

response, Summer asked chirpily, “Mommy, once you’re married to Mr. Fuller, will I have a

smile. Noticing the clock, I stood

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

this time to pick up where they left

That’s next month!

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

to marriage, Summer’s future was my priority