When There Is Nothing Left But Love

It was an unlocked phone!

Immediately, I dialled Ashton’s number and waited anxiously.

Soon, after a soft beep, Ashton’s deep voice sounded over the line. “Scarlett Stovall.”

“How did you know it was me?” This was a foreign number that wasn’t saved on his phone, so I didn’t think he would answer the call.

“Did you see Marcus?” asked Ashton.

Huh? That sounds strange. My excitement faded away as I replied in a low voice, “Yes, I did. I followed them here for Baby’s sake.”

“Should I praise you for being a great mother?” Ashton mocked. “I must’ve been too lenient with you. Look, you’re threatening me with what I loved most.”

My heart skipped a beat at his words.

Ashton had spent his life in hatred. He didn’t expect to fall in love with me, so I was special to him. Even our son was second in importance after me. Yet, I risked myself just to save my son.

my bet paid off, it would be a happy ending. If it didn’t, Ashton would

I uttered, not knowing what else to

for a long time before stating firmly, “This is the first and last time. I will not forgive

hook, so I hurriedly caved in. “As long as our son is safe,

him sighing through the phone. “You should now know why I didn’t want you to stay

caught me by surprise. “You

you a

document with Marcus’ grandfather’s signature on it, but we

wouldn’t have told me if he wasn’t sure about

out about the

negatively, especially Marcus. Unfortunately, contrary to my

then, Joseph’s voice rang

“Mr. Fuller, we’re ready.”

“I’ll

at the phone’s screen, which showed only one call in the