When There Is Nothing Left But Love

I nodded while opening the box. In it, laid a pair of bracelets. I took one out and said to Nora, “Grandma would be happy if we bring one back. As for the other, Nora, would you be willing to realize Grandpa’s wish with me? If we pass the bracelets down as a family heirloom, we would be one big family.”

Nora was taken aback at my suggestion. She then turned to Channing.

Channing was bewildered too, then laughed heartily. “Nora, it seems you got a good friend!”

Nora laughed at his remark and accepted the bracelet. “It would be my honor. From now on, we are one big family.”

The mood lightened at dinner.

The day had turned dark when dinner was over.

Everyone sat chatting while sipping tea in the living room when Nora asked, “Scarlett, you told me that you have something to ask Grandpa. What is it?”

I almost forgot about it if she didn’t remind me about it. “Mr. Oberick, I have something to ask you.”

Channing was happy that he had more of an appetite than usual. He sat casually on the couch and grinned, “There is no need for you to be that courteous. Ask away.”

“I wanted to ask you about Winona Stovall. You mentioned her the other day when we had a meal together.”

Channing sat up straight after hearing Winona’s name. “How are you related to her?”

“She

Ashton and me in silence. “It’s not surprising George would allow you to

can you tell us already? The suspense is killing me!” urged

Winona well. The only reason I know her was because of George. She was originally

been so many years, but she had never told me

She came from K City, so her relatives would be there. However, I fear that her relatives may have passed away

asking as Channing didn’t seem to

Grandma never told me anything about her. Maybe she

The autumn

wasn’t in the best condition, he needed to retire to bed early. The caregiver supported him as he made his way towards

to Ashton, “Mr. Fuller, we have decided that Scarlett would be sleeping with me tonight. You

narrowed his eyes at me. Despite not saying anything, his meaning was

facepalmed. “Alright, it’s late. Let’s all

to the

could you forget about me when you have a man now? You can be with him anytime you want, so why can’t you keep

to glance at Ashton once again to ask for permission. After all, she had a point there, and I was highly

“Ashton…”

can’t sleep alone when I’m outside,” Ashton