When There Is Nothing Left But Love

The woman took a step closer to us and started speaking to us in Ustranasion. “Mr. Hall has the best of the children in mind. They are the family’s heirs. They need special care and upbringing to ensure they grow up to be capable members of the family. I’m sure you can understand why…”

“Speak your native language,” Ashton interjected her impatiently.

The woman stared at him and continued speaking in Ustranasion. “I’m sorry, I don’t understand what you’re…”

“It seems like you don’t even know your mother tongue. How can someone like you teach my children? Get out of my sight, now,” Ashton threatened, not bothering to give her a chance to explain.

“How dare you!” Before the woman could continue, Joseph had already stepped in between them. He cast a severe glare at the woman and gestured at her to leave. “This way, please.”

Upon seeing everyone so adamant about her leaving, the woman stomped out in a fury.

Once the commotion died off, Ashton walked over to the children to check on them. When he was sure Gregory and Audrey were alright, his tense face relaxed.

first.” I felt I had to talk to Ashton

without any objection, closing

toying restlessly with her chubby

concern almost immediately.

what he meant. It would not be a complete family anymore without me. He was willing to

gripped by fear. What if something happens? I know the

happen to the children if something happens to us? The Halls are only

harmless, but God knows what he’s planning

staring at me for some time. He circled his arms around me

and the cure home safely. Summer is still

softened instantly when I looked at

daughter to me. There was no way I could leave Summer behind. Besides, how could