When There Is Nothing Left But Love

This man is clearly taking advantage of the situation!

But since I had already set the ball rolling, I couldn’t back out so soon. Closing my eyes, I steeled myself, prepared to go all out.

Drawing a sharp breath, I raised my hands to cup Ashton’s face and kissed him more passionately.

I could feel him smirking against my lips, obviously satisfied with my enthusiasm. In the next second, he suddenly reached out to push me away.

Of course, it was just an act and he didn’t actually put any force into it. I pretended to stumble two steps backward before standing firm.

The carefree expression on Ashton’s chiseled face morphed into impatience as he straightened his coat. Then, he chided, “Scarlett, I’ve already made it clear to you that I no longer have feelings for you. You’re out to make my life difficult, aren’t you?”

We probably succeeded in making Thora and Herman believe that Ashton truly resented me.

Meanwhile, I was caught between laughing and crying. The glee in Ashton’s voice was tangible; he was obviously happy about that bonus kiss.

very much, aren’t

I continued playing along and said, “You’re not the only one who has a say in this relationship. As long as I still have feelings for you,

end as he scanned me up and down. Due to

“I have to say, Ms. Stovall.

to look at them, feigning innocence as I replied, “Mr. Trivett, what a coincidence. We

tone, “Yes, a coincidence it is, but this is the male washroom. Isn’t it a little too appropriate for someone of your status to

has the Moores and the Stovalls backing me, so who would dare to say anything about this? Besides, this is between Ashton and me.

Ashton with a smile. “Admit it. You still can’t get over me. Let’s find

Ashton liked how I was currently gazing at

seconds, Ashton turned his face away and adjusted his cuff links. He had a grim look on his face and his eyes

expression, never once breaking stride, not even when he

only the three of us were left