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 you,

it, I had to see this to the end. Hence, I continued playing along and said, “You’re not the only one who has a say in this

was at his wits’ end as he scanned me up and down. Due to my in-depth understanding of him, I could

“I have to say, Ms. Stovall. You

turn around to look at them, feigning innocence as I replied, “Mr. Trivett, what

is the male washroom. Isn’t it a little too appropriate for someone of your status

I’m someone who has the Moores and the Stovalls backing me, so who would dare to say anything about this? Besides, this is between Ashton and me. It’s really none of your business, is it? You saw it too when we kissed. He still

briefly, I turned to Ashton with a smile. “Admit it. You still can’t get over me. Let’s find a time to remarry and get

knew that Ashton liked how I was currently gazing at him, like I only had eyes

and his eyes were hooded, but there was a hint of anger in them. “Seeing as you’re the mother of my children, I’ll let you off

that, he walked away with an impassive expression, never once

departure, only the three of us were left