When There Is Nothing Left But Love

Seeing that, Emma teased us, “You guys are so sweet together.”

Ashton and I laughed at the same time as if we had planned it.

“Tsk… tsk… tsk…” John shook his head. “Only the two of you would do something like that. Your public display of affection is not welcomed here. But I won’t stop you, so please go get a room!”

“Arghhh!”

Emma gave him a tight slap on the arm, upon hearing his passing remark. John groaned in pain. With a scowling face, he commented, “Mind your manners, woman! Are you trying to kill your husband?”

John had a reputation that preceded him. Anyone who saw his long face would tremble in fear or bow reverently to him, regardless of who it was. Yet Emma was different. She faced him head-on as if she had gotten permanent immunization against his vehemence. Impatiently, she rolled her eyes and confronted him boldly, “Who allowed you say such derisive things?”

her, intending to intimidate her. “Trust me. I’ll kick you out of the house if

two had an agreement when they got married. They vowed to give each other freedom and not to meddle in the spouse’s private affairs. Thus, I always thought they were a

me upstairs, “How ridiculous! Letty, come with me.

stay. However, she proceeded upstairs without even turning her head, as if his scolding were music to her ears. I

their room. I waited on the sofa while she went ahead into her bedroom. Moments later, she returned with a vintage

a look.” She passed me

a shiny anklet lying on

is said to protect a

so thoughtful, Emma.” Holding the