When There Is Nothing Left But Love

When There Is Nothing Left But Love Chapter 717

Ashton was looking rather intently at the scalded area. I mumbled in reply, “It’s much better! I’m fine!”

Ashton furrowed his brow. Without even asking, he took my bag and fumbled through it for the ointment. He then proceeded to apply it.

Ashton looked at me throughout the entire process. His gaze was unfathomable. “Is Armond better at this than I am?” he questioned.

Uncomfortable, I shifted my weight from foot to foot, then stammered, “It’s late, you…”

“Are you chasing me away?” Ashton demanded, his face growing murderous.

I took a deep breath, then nodded defiantly. “Yep. Or would you rather stay here?” I asked sarcastically.

“Can’t I?” Ashton challenged. His dark eyes bore into my soul.

Dumbfounded, I shrugged. “It’s up to you.”

Ashton thus remained in the villa. I did my best to ignore him and headed up to my own bedroom.

When Armond was back from sending Nora home, he’d naturally deal with Ashton.

After my shower, I’d completely put aside all thoughts of Ashton. It was almost ten at night, so I blow-dried my hair, read a little, and eventually drifted off to sleep.

The rain came without warning. It was a chilly autumn night, and droplets pattered rhythmically onto the ground. A frosty wind blew into the bedroom, and I woke up with a shiver.

made my way over to the window to shut

followed by the deafening clap of thunder,

the arms of the chaise lounge

through my knee and I

immense. I exhaled sharply as I cradled it for a long while. The open window was still waiting, and I tried to get up to no avail. I finally

was the small lamp beside my bed. I turned it on, but the dim light only succeeded in casting ghoulish shadows against the wall. The wind continued

room. At that moment, in the middle of the storm, the villa seemed to be

rain and thunder. I

began to tremble from terror. Valiantly, I tried multiple times to stand up with the support of surrounding furniture

the floor and shattered. Its wan light instantly

I thought I could hear the sound of an infant wailing

so long noticed that I let my guard

the faint light streaming into the room took on the appearance

screamed with every last bit of strength left

cried from beyond the

All of you, go away!” I

my

nightmare. My heart clung wildly to

had been switched on and

be afraid,” Ashton said

Squinting slightly, I peered at the

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