When There Is Nothing Left But Love

I thought she was with Mrs. Eriksen, but when I turned around, it was Stella.

The seemingly frail girl did not seem to mind the weather as she engaged Summer. Not a single hit registered on her, but it was obvious she was not going hard at her opponent at all.

Mrs. Eriksen was smiling as she stood by the side with their coats.

I had not noticed the change in Emery’s expression. Relinquishing my hand, I went over and stooped down in front of Summer, then pretended to chide her angrily. “Why have you come out to play when it’s so cold?”

Summer pouted, seemingly a little unhappy. However, she wisely loosened her grip on the snowball in her own hand, allowing it to fall upon the ground and shatter to dust.

Mrs. Eriksen hurried over to help her into her coat. “It’s all my fault for failing to look after Ms. Summer.”

At this moment, Stella suddenly decided to chime in. “I guess this must be Summer. She’s really adorable.”

smiles and full of tenderness for

such adaptability, yet all I felt was displeasure and it showed on my face. A rather patronizing thank you was

perceptiveness that belied her age. She raised her head in pride as she knew Stella was praising her. “I like Ms. Collins, Mommy.

got in ahead of me. “I could do that. As I’m your

the girl bounced up and down like a little monkey, my own sentiments could only be described as one

to be busy preparing for the bar examinations, I would not have as much time to spend with Summer. Despite

possessive they could be of their own children. No

back on anyone, so regardless of how Summer might have felt about it, she barked sternly at Stella. “A home care aide, huh. Since Ashton’s paying you so well, you ought to earn your paycheck. Now, go on and get Scarlett and

and not that far from the city center, a round trip would take close to forty minutes. Taking into account the time needed to make the purchases, an

protest in the face of Emery’s overwhelming presence. The woman merely nodded timidly. “Understood. I’ll get right

Stella made her way out in double quick

for me to see her in such harried form. “Hire a ride, and remember to get