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.

you may leave first.” I felt I had to talk to Ashton alone after some

left without any objection, closing the door behind

Audrey, toying restlessly with her chubby hands. “Do you think it’s worth it, Ashton?” I

husband read my face and understood my concern almost immediately. “I’m

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

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

do whatever it took to get rid of us. What will happen to the children if something happens to us? The Halls are

Nathaniel, he might seem harmless, but

in all these worrying thoughts that I did not realize Ashton staring at me for some time. He circled his arms around me from behind,

long. My men are already on the island. I’ll bring you, the children, and the cure home safely. Summer is still waiting for us at home. You need

look softened instantly when I looked at

leave Summer behind. Besides, how could I let