When There Is Nothing Left But Love

Camelia sneered. “I’m causing trouble? I didn’t know you were so concerned about your reputation. Marcus, you were the one who courted me. You even told me you want to get engaged with me. I’ve been longing for love and marriage for four years. But my hopes were all dashed. You ruined my life! I had the most terrible experience with you. And now, you find me annoying because I keep pestering you?”

Summer was hiding behind me as she was a little afraid to see Camelia screaming.

Seeing that I had said what I had to say, there was no point in me staying there anymore.

I left with Summer, not wanting to get involved in their drama.

We headed back to the residence. Just as I reached the entrance, I heard the sound of someone coughing from the stairs.

It sounded familiar to me.

Summer could recognize the sound right away. She let out a smile immediately. “Mommy, it’s Mr. Fuller!”

Then, she let go of me and ran toward the stairs.

I followed behind her and caught Ashton stubbing out the cigarettes in his hand. He looked pale and haggard.

Summer was quick to wrap her arms around his legs as she greeted him.

He carried Summer up and noticed the wound on her forehead. Ashton’s gaze darkened instantly. “Did something happened in school?”

Before I could say anything, Summer answered right away, “They were talking bad about Mommy. So, I got into a fight with them.”

flashed across his dark eyes. His voice was deep and magnetic when he said,

her for getting into a fight. Hence, she answered cheerfully, “Got it! I’ll make sure to protect

I was speechless.

but look at Ashton, “I’ve never seen anyone who teaches their

his eyebrows. “Sometimes, fists hurt more than words. Summer is turning five years old soon. It’s time for her to learn martial arts. I’ll get Joseph to get in

For some reason, I thought what he

I was busy preparing a meal. None of us brought up

fallen asleep, Ashton looked at me intently before pulling me

asked in a hoarse voice, “Where

leaned into his arms, allowing him to hold me tight. I was silent for a moment before answering his question.

upon hearing my words. He then asked again with his deep voice, “Why are you looking for

have a little chat.” I didn’t know how I should tell him. I

silent for a moment and said, “No matter where you’re going, remember to bring your phone with you in the future.

froze for a second. I suddenly realized that my phone was out of battery during the day. Therefore, it must have switched off

and responded with a faint

said, “I will deal with Nancy. Scarlett, no matter what

be honest, I don’t care about what other people say. I’m just worried about Summer. She still has to go to school. Besides, she is quite

his tone was laced with guilt as he uttered, “I won’t let something like this

pinnacle of success. He had always been high-profile. If he could accept the compliments and admiration from people, he should