When There Is Nothing Left But Love

My unannounced appearance stunned Shane. Just when he was on the verge of losing his cool, he saw Ashton behind me and he got on his knees immediately. “Mrs. Fuller, you’re right. I’m at fault. I will never do it again!”

I doubted him. After all, a leopard would never change its spots. I watched his girlfriend’s face closely. Somehow, I pitied her. I couldn’t believe she would fall for a guy like him.

“Break up with him. He does not deserve you,” I said to her.

I knew that no matter what I said, it would be useless. Despite that, I had to say something. That woman looked at me, puzzled. There was no longer any trace of the alluring expression that she wore earlier. Rather, she looked miserable and pale. “Thanks,” she muttered after a while.

I shook my head nonchalantly. “No, I just can’t bear to see this jerk raised his hand on you.”

Ashton pursed his lips. “Let’s go.” I stood up and followed him. After a distance away, I took another glance at her. Then, with a heavy sigh, I made my way down the stairs.

“Not everyone walks the same path. Everyone is different. You can’t control it,” he said with a warm smile as he held my hand.

I turned to him. “Are you trying to say that I shouldn’t be a busybody?” I said, with a little pout.

He responded with a gentle grin before he rubbed his nose and said, “You are overthinking it.”

we stayed silent until the cruise ship docked. I was surprised to see a

“Today.”

friend. Naturally, I missed him after such a long time. As

the hotel, Ashton had a horrible cough. I asked worriedly, “Are you feeling unwell?” He was finally discharged from the hospital, but the doctor advised that he needed to rest. However, he just couldn’t turn down

silently as he leaned back in his seat and shut his eyes to

at the hotel, I was suddenly feeling so exhausted that I crashed on the bed while the two men chatted in the living room. What was supposed to be a nap became

by the bed, I could smell the scent of soap on

his shoulder. “Sorry, I was too sleepy. These past few days are just mentally exhausting. I definitely need a good rest when we get

my hair idly. “Shall I help you wash up? You can continue

sly grin crept onto his face. I knew he was up to no good, so

brows at a bottle of Vitamin A next to the sink. It was odd to see supplements around him lately, yet I tried to think positive. This is perfectly normal. Everyone

shower, I showed him the bottle

took a glance

any discomfort in your body as you get

hands, laid it carefully on the side table, and