When There Is Nothing Left But Love

Roughly an hour later, Ashton was out. He was in his usual poker face.

“Sorry to have kept you waiting.” There was a gentle twitch at the corners of his mouth.

I shook my head and held his hand. “Does it hurt?”

I heard that it’d be awfully painful.

“So what if it does? What are you gonna do?” He gave a cheeky grin.

I closed my eyes and brushed my lips on his. “Will this work?”

Cough! The doctor tried to make his presence felt. “You’ll need to come back for a check-up in a week, and try resuming intercourse only after a month’s time.”

“Thank you, doctor.” It was pretty awkward to be seen smooching. My face was still blushing after saying my thanks.

We lingered at the hospital for another hour till the pain subsided.

It was already nightfall when we got back to the villa. After having dinner with Ashton, Emery called.

“Hey, remember that sandalwood box that I wanted to mail to you? I’ve been swamped, and it slipped off my mind. You free tonight? Let’s grab a drink.” She didn’t sound happy.

“Okay. I’ll see you later.” It didn’t take me long to say yes. Ashton was in his study. He had been warm and sweet recently, but I somehow felt that he had something in the back of his mind.

I went to his study only to see him flipping through a large pile of documents Joseph brought back.

up when he heard my footsteps. “Are

Actually, Emery asked me out

the folder in front of him. “Right, what’s the address?

things to do, and I can get there myself. Don’t

how long will you be there?” He raised his brows, waiting

hours.” I guessed that Emery must’ve been caught up with some

“One hour. Give me the address, and I’ll pick

my

way, I dipped

on my coat, took the car keys and

club in

out from

Right here!” She waved. It seemed like she had been here for quite a

myself down, snatched her glass of red wine, and got the attention of the waiter.

joking, Scarlett.” She laughed, but her squinted eyes

waiter obviously knew who she was. He left briskly after taking the

she gazed

pinch in my

at

complaining only after a few days of

looked back with her eyes slightly shuttered in a teasing manner. “Have you ever seen parents who insisted on living with their

I don’t have parents, and George barely interferes in our affairs. So, no.” Those were

always goes against our will. If only I didn’t get