When There Is Nothing Left But Love

I tried my best to suppress my temper. “Ashton is a jerk. A d*mn jerk!”

Linda was about to ask me something but changed her mind. Instead, she stifled her giggle.

I knew that she was laughing at the way I vented my frustration about Ashton. My resentment, however, did not dissipate this easily. “How could I have a crush on Armond? His eyes are attractive, but that’s about it. They’re not good for much else.”

“Scarlett, you could tell this to Mr. Fuller straight to his face, you know,” Linda said as her lips twitched. “Why would you get yourself so worked up?”

“Tell him what?” I retorted. “He’s a typical man without a freakin’ brain! Ugh… Rachel has been so nice to him, and he fails to see it. Not just that, he fails to see how Armond and Nora are meant for each other. I do not like Armond at all, but this was the conclusion that he jumped to despite contrary evidence!”

“There, there. It’s just a small matter, so don’t be mad at it anymore,” Linda said, still trying to conceal her amusement. “Anyway, I have something to attend to, so see you!”

“Why are you in a rush?” I frowned. “Aren’t we supposed to go to the base together?”

“Um… Mr. Fuller is still staring at you, so I think he’s expecting you to go with him. See you around!” Linda disappeared without waiting for my response.

Her hasty departure startled me. As I turned back towards the hotel, I was greeted by the sight of Ashton at the door with his arms folded. He gazed at me with his bright dark eyes, with a smile on his lips.

I just spoke ill of him. I definitely can’t make amends with him this easily.

Besides, I wasn’t planning on acknowledging him. I will go on my own.

steps, Ashton

pursed my

you and Armond. I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have said those things. It was my fault.” His tone was equal amounts of amusement

It was my mistake, not yours,” I answered

his grip and prepared to

yanked me towards him until I was pressed against his chest. “Alright, let’s call a truce,” Ashton said. “I still have to get back to work. Let’s head

rather than a sincere apology. I knew I was wrong to have blown it out of proportion too; it wouldn’t do

again,” I said, looking up

he agreed, smiling down at me as

the suspicion that Joseph was either listening or watching us as he always appeared exactly when he was wanted. In this case, he brought the car over when we were ready to

and covered my eyes. “Get some sleep,” he

as I flung away his hand. “What’re

the partition before he said, “Was it not

a moment but burst out laughing when I realized

earth is going on inside that head of yours?” I gasped for breath.

about what?”

when he was needed all the time? Does

frankly from the front. “I am alerted by Mr. Fuller whenever I’m needed. That is how I arrive

“If you ever had any doubts, you could just ask me.