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.

enjoying this very much, aren’t

“You’re not the only one who has a say in this

his eyes a fraction, pretending to look like he was at his wits’ end as he scanned me up and down. Due to my

our conversation, Herman taunted, “I have to say, Ms. Stovall. You

I turn around to look at them, feigning innocence

at me, then at Ashton. Stuffing both hands into his pockets and straightening his posture, he said in a mocking 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 approach a man like this, Ms. Stovall? After all, you have the Moores and the Stovalls’ reputations to

anything about this? Besides, this is between Ashton and me. It’s really none of your business, is it? You saw it

it. You still can’t get over me. Let’s find a time to

currently gazing at

and his eyes were hooded, but there was

once

only the three of us