When There Is Nothing Left But Love

As Tessa almost lifted me off the seat, I pushed her away with all my might in desperation. She then stumbled and fell onto the ground, causing the air to fill with momentary awkwardness.

She looked at me in resentment. “What are you doing, Scarlett?”

“I’m sorry, Tessa. I didn’t mean to,” I said apologetically, equally taken aback.

Just then, Ashton and his group of friends were already making their way toward us.

Probably because Tessa was in his way, Ashton shot a quick glance at Joseph, who helped Tessa up from the ground.

Out of politeness, Ashton asked, “Miss, are you alright?”

Looks of grimace instantly disappeared from Tessa’s face as she stood up and replied softly, “Thank you. Scarlett and I were just talking about you. She said you guys are pretty close.”

I frowned. When have I said that?

There were glistens in Ashton’s eyes as they fell on me. His voice was low and reserved as he spoke, “Have you eaten?”

I nodded at the common pleasantry. The way the group of men who continued to fix their gazes at me, however, was making me uneasy again.

middle-aged, plump man who stood behind Ashton seemed to have picked up some cues as he spoke eagerly, “Well, looks like you’re a good friend of Mr. Fuller’s.

me for

okay. I actually got to go. You guys should go ahead

Tessa grabbed onto me, scanned the few people, and said, “It’s not every day that we bumped into someone we know. Since Mr. Watson has extended his

This is Derek Watson?

brows furrowed a little as I studied the portly

would seem that Ashton had come

hearing Tessa’s flattery. It was one to indicate words well

with his brows slightly raised to indicate his disapproval of Derek’s

years together, I knew him too well. Before he could respond, I chimed in with Tessa, “Ah, it’s Mr. Watson. Please forgive me. It’s an honor to meet

let out a loud chuckle. He was so pleased with himself as

pull me inside their private room. My instinct was to avoid his hand, but Tessa had walled up my only

whole being was against the idea of being led into a room

to lean toward the latter, I

Ashton said

was startled and Derek’s hand was frozen awkwardly in the air before he quickly withdrew it and let out

I could not help but notice half of my body was enclosed by Ashton, the sight was