When There Is Nothing Left But Love

With that, he held my hand and brought me out of the house. The old man parted his mouth, seemingly wanted to say something, but no words came out.

After we were out of the Crest Residence, silence ensued all the way to the hotel.

When he turned off the engine, Ashton looked towards me and said, “It’s getting late. Rest well tonight. The Crest family is finding her. I’m sure Summer will be alright.”

I looked at him and felt angry suddenly. I got out of the car and went straight into the hotel.

The receptionist smiled and greeted, “Hi. How may I help you?”

“I’d like a room, please.” I put my credit card and my ID card on the counter.

However, she did not take my cards. Instead, she looked at Ashton who was standing behind me.

He came to my side and looked at the receptionist. “There’s no need for another room. I’ve booked a room for us.”

Apparently, his words were directed at me.

The receptionist smiled awkwardly and handed my cards back to me. “Miss, here are your cards.”

I frowned at her. “Why does a five-star hotel let customers check-in without their ID cards?”

I said, she raised her eyebrows and looked towards

and insisted, “Please

for a moment before she finally yielded and proceeded with the registration

and stayed silent at the

taking the room key, I entered the elevator with him, and the

that we should talk it out instead of shutting each other down. But still, neither of us was willing to speak now.

first and stood at the door, stopping him from coming into

in between the door, he scowled and looked at me with displeasure. “Scarlett, do you have to be

stared back and

pushed him out, slammed the door shut, and locked it

suite that cost a hundred thousand per night was cosy. It had a living room, a bedroom, and a kitchen. Even

mood to admire them because all I could think of now was Summer.

matter?” John sounded as if he had just woken up from

was only then did I realize that it was past

not mean to disturb his sleep, but now that he had picked up the call, I might as well tell him the reason

Summer has been missing for more than seventy-two hours and the Crest family are searching for her, but they haven’t found anything

a lump to

to W City with Uncle Louis right away and I’m sure

wave of warmth washed over me as tears started to well up in

much, John,” I replied