When There Is Nothing Left But Love

Unbeknownst to them, I only refused because I wanted my kids to have a carefree life. I never expected them to misunderstand my actions or even go as far as to feel grief. So after some pondering, I spoke into the phone, “Alright, see you tonight.”

My gaze shot back to the school gate once I hung up. There, Jared and Summer held hands as they skipped into the school. Call me a softie, but I couldn’t help feeling a hearth-like warmth after seeing them hop away like father and daughter among the other children.

Though that feeling lasted for a brief moment because everything that Jared did in the past was unforgivable—he would always be a despicable piece of scum in my eyes, even if he spent a lifetime begging on his knees.

I understood that Ashton allowed Jared to meet Summer because he felt sorry for Jared as a friend. However, I personally disagreed with trusting or forgiving a horrible man like Jared. So for the sake of my children’s health and safety, I decided to take additional precautions.

On my way back to the law firm, I texted Holden to find a nutritionist; preferably someone certified and licensed.

All I had to do now was wait.

Arriving at the law firm, I opened my office door and saw Bryson waiting inside.

“Mr. Queen, what brings you here?”

the one hundred and fifty million to Bryson. Yet, Bryson

boisterous laughter as he stated, “I’m obviously here to pay

he shove me a check with a large sum scrawled on

look at his assistant. In a matter of seconds, the assistant pulled out a document and passed it to

today onwards, your law firm will be in charge of my many

thin document. Oh my god, this is my lucky

mine and Ashton’s combined. If our law firm successfully negotiates this deal,

had struck gold. Although a beaming delight smeared across my face, I still couldn’t ignore the teeniest hint of worry inside me. After all, nothing good came this

the rough ten million that he gave me last night, might bite me in the ass someday. What if he comes asking me for impossible favors? How am I

you’ve already over-compensated us for our efforts. Mr. Newman will get the Finance Department to transfer the excess sum

this. “That’s alright then. We’ll put this matter aside for the time being since your current schedule is overwhelmed. Now, I came here today because there’s this other thing I need your

No one’s that nice for no

“Go on.”