When There Is Nothing Left But Love

After putting on the ointment, he took my hand in his and raised it to his lips, blowing on it softly. “I don’t think it’ll scar,” he reassured in a gentle tone. “I’ll put some more after we get back tonight. It should heal properly after a few days, but to be on the safe side, don’t touch any water tonight and ask me if you need help with anything, okay?”

His words made it sound like we were much closer than we actually were. I felt Ashton’s sharp gaze focus on us from afar.

“Mr. Murphy, are you living together with Ms. Stovall?” Rachel asked suggestively.

Armond simply murmured in acknowledgement.

For some reason, the two employees from the Fuller Corporation decided to add fuel to the fire, perking up and added, “You treat Ms. Stovall with such kindness, Mr. Murphy. Anyone would be able to tell that the two of you are very close. It’s so admirable that you can work together and take care of each other.”

I was at a loss for words for a good moment. I opened my mouth, wanting to defend myself, but was worried that it would seem as if I was taking the chance to explain and show off my relationship with Armond on purpose.

So, I kept silent. At that moment, a waiter arrived with our food and that was the end of the topic.

While eating, the two Fuller Corporation employees had somehow jumped to the conclusion that Ashton and Rachel were a couple.

After the meal was finally over, Ashton instructed Joseph to send Rachel home, but the man in question had some other things to tend to.

Without a beat of hesitation, Linda offered to let me take Rachel home.

I didn’t even have a chance to retort with anything before Linda shoved me into the driver’s seat of my car.

during the drive. Naturally, I didn’t

you leave Mr. Fuller

It has nothing to

due to the low temperature of the car’s

don’t deserve him. In that case, you’re not as despicable as I thought you were.” She watched

let out a light, casual laugh, deciding not to argue with her on the subject. “I’ll send you to the hospital to get your injury checked out. You’ve

she said,

to rest at home for a few days. He prescribed her some pills

me home, too. It’s hard to hail a taxi out here,” she

taxis rarely came by the

to Rachel’s place, Linda called my phone. “Why are you still out?

just brought Rachel to the hospital. Tell Armond that I’ll

is trying to steal your man! Why are you

my phone wasn’t particularly loud, but anyone sitting near me could still be able to hear Linda’s raised

She was staring at the passing scenery outside, seemingly letting her mind

driving right now, so I’ll call you back later!” I hung up the phone

Ashton, maybe we could

that came out of Rachel’s mouth surprised me,

people fighting over someone else’s affections can never become friends, anyway.” The corners of her lips quirked up

before she went on, “I’m curious as to why you left Ashton. From my point of view, he was really serious