When There Is Nothing Left But Love

His sharp words caused Tiffany’s expression to turn sour. “They’re my niece and nephew. Why can’t I see them? Do you have to behave like this, Ashton? We’re a family!”

I wondered if Nicolas would say the same. After all, the man was so cold-blooded. Simone looked at the kids in anticipation, and all of a sudden, all eyes were on Ashton, waiting for a satisfactory answer.

I knew I had to act quickly before they did anything to him.

Simone would be my best bet.

“It’s not like that, Tiffany. Ashton is just worried about the babies.”

I plastered a smile on my face as I headed over to the nanny. I took Gregory, who had started crying the moment he realized he was in a new environment, into my arms. I coaxed the child gently, and he soon quietened down.

“Gregory was abducted right after he was born, so he’s always on edge and very sensitive to his surroundings. He feels safe when he’s close to someone familiar. That’s why Ashton hopes we can all take things slow, but of course, we’re more than happy to let Dad and Mom carry them.”

words put everyone present in a tight spot because the Hall family members were accountable for what had

to Simone’s side, allowing her

he saw Simone, eliciting a frown on

You can carry him.” Nicolas quickly added impatiently, “How annoying. Ask the servants to

relief and quickly handed Gregory back to the nanny before I gestured

on the couch without playing with the children. Nathaniel, who had been silent all this while, came forward and held out his

look at him and

was rather peaceful. Perhaps what Tiffany said was true. The whole family actually looked forward to Ashton’s homecoming; everyone except for Nicolas,

was deep in thought, Nathaniel stepped forward. “Dad, since Ashton is back, why not I bring him over to the company to take a

it.” Nicolas turned down his second son’s offer crudely as he walked toward the dining

shrugged his shoulders and followed after the older man. He must have gotten used to

them begrudgingly, wondering how everyone would dine together