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.”

His voice was deep and magnetic when he said,

right. Besides, he didn’t blame her for getting into a fight. Hence, she answered cheerfully, “Got it! I’ll make

I was speechless.

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

“Sometimes, fists hurt more than words. Summer is turning five years old soon. It’s time for her

my lips and remained silent. For some

Ashton was accompanying Summer while I was busy

had fallen asleep, Ashton

a hoarse voice, “Where

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

then asked again with his deep voice, “Why are you

a little chat.” I didn’t know how I should tell him. I couldn’t find the appropriate words to say. Hence, I chose to

and said, “No matter where you’re going, remember to bring your phone with you in the future. Also, make sure I can reach you by

my phone was out of battery during the day. Therefore, it must have switched off

and responded with a faint

no matter

serious he was all of a sudden, I couldn’t help but feel shocked. “To be honest, I don’t care about what other people say. I’m just worried about

his face into my neck, his tone was laced with

success. He had always been high-profile. If he could accept the compliments and admiration from people, he should also learn to deal