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,

I continued playing along and said, “You’re not the only one who has

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

taunted, “I have to say, Ms. Stovall. You really aren’t like

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

is, but this is the male washroom.

is between Ashton and me. It’s really none of your business, is it? You saw it too when

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 the formal procedures settled,

liked how I was currently gazing

look on his face 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

away with an impassive expression, never once breaking stride, not even when he passed by Thora and

of us were left in the