When There Is Nothing Left But Love

Joseph frowned. “Why? They’re clearly here to cause trouble.”

“They look hungry and pitiful… especially the child. Please do as I said.”

“Alright.” He didn’t sound convinced, but nodded and went off anyway.

Entering Ashton’s office, I spotted him reading a document. I placed the lunchbox that I brought right in front of him on his desk. Snatching the pen and document in his hands away, I chided, “I know you’re a workaholic, but you’ve just burnt the midnight oil. At least eat some breakfast and then take a nap on the bed.” I was acting angrier than I truly felt.

The faint hints of a smile grew on his face as he pulled me to sit in his lap. “Why are you here so early in the morning?” He sighed deeply and buried his face in my hair. “Did you not sleep last night?”

The sight of his stubble starting to poke out of his chin pulled at my heartstrings. “Enough about me; have you seen what you look like? That’s it, no more chit-chat. Eat your breakfast and then take a nap!”

I climbed off of his legs and opened up the lunchbox for him.

Surprisingly, he obediently ate the food in silence, and then insisted on having me sleep beside him. I was unwilling at first, but he looked so serious when he said, “I can’t sleep without you.”

choice but to lay down in his embrace and

the sounds of his even breathing. He must be exhausted after

sleep state, I slowly tiptoed out of bed and left

“Mrs. Fuller, is Mr. Fuller currently taking a

nodded. “Did

sounded slightly apprehensive as he explained, “The situation with Sasha’s family is getting worse. They’ve rounded up a large number of distant relatives and are continuing to be a disturbance. The lobby is a complete mess, and it’s starting to affect the employees’

investigate Sasha’s relationship with her family yesterday? Did you

who the child’s father is. Both of Sasha’s parents were local laborers and had now retired. They’re not very poor, but Sasha has an older brother with a gambling addiction who stole their parents’ retirement savings and rent savings. Now, all her parents have left is

for money after her death. After all, her entire family had been dependent on her income solely and had already been living a frugal life before this. Now that she had suddenly passed away in a freak accident, it was

I told Joseph, “You haven’t slept at all, have you? Go

I’m fine…”

been a consistent employee of Fuller Corporation, but that doesn’t mean that I don’t know anything,” I insisted. “Besides, the issue downstairs

pocket. Awkwardly excusing himself to answer the call, I heard what sounded like his wife

in your hands, Mrs. Fuller. I have an emergency at home, but I’ll come back