When There Is Nothing Left But Love

When I shifted my gaze towards him, his handsome features exuded an elegant and alluring aura. He had also changed into a pair of grey sweats. It seemed like he had just emerged from a shower, as his ebony hair was in damp tendrils. Originally, Ashton had much shorter hair. He must have neglected it due to his increasing workload. His hair was now long enough to fall across his forehead. Overall, it gave him a very youthful appearance.

He did not notice my presence when I entered the study. He must have been too immersed in his work. Seizing the chance, I tiptoed over to his figure.

While he was distracted, I sneaked my way behind him and pointed my fingertip to the back of his head.

“Don’t move! This is a robbery!” I uttered in a low and raspy tone.

Gently, he set down the documents along with the glasses perched on his nose bridge. “What do you plan to steal?” he asked.

“I’ll take all your money!” I answered as I ruffled his hair with my fingers in a playful manner.

In a swift move, he turned around and pulled me onto his lap. “Mrs. Fuller, you can take anything you want,” he rumbled, “But you should repay my generosity before you leave.”

“Your guest is downstairs,” I said with a mischievous grin as I wrapped my hands around his neck. “Won’t you be embarrassed if there’s a commotion?”

“You don’t need to worry. He has left.” He reached out a hand to pinch me. His dark eyes were fixated intently on my face.

As soon as he uttered those words, the loud noise of a car engine echoed downstairs.

“Mr. Fuller, I have a serious question. Is Mr. Campbell’s impeccable timing a talent or skill that he trained?” I asked.

lips curled

you keep calling me Mr. Fuller? Scarlett, shouldn’t you address me with more

I replied with a saddened pout. “What do you want me to call you? Baby? Sweetheart?

of place for

married for many years, I could not recall the last time I referred to him in

was unreadable and impossible to decipher.

usually solemn Ashton seemed to be stunned

laugh aloud. How adorable!

came to flirting or being coy. A woman should sport a flirtatious

a hint of glee when his muscles stiffened

moment of triumph, mortification swept over me. Something

stared at Ashton. “You…”

just did

words slipped out through

call me hubby!” Ashton rasped as his grip around

bumped against

request. Of course, I wouldn’t call him

in an attempt to flee. “Go ahead with your work.