When There Is Nothing Left But Love

“Neighbor?” This seemed to catch Emery’s attention. She asked hurriedly, “When was this?”

“Just yesterday.” I didn’t think she would be so surprised at the news. “He moved into that villa opposite my house.”

“Oh my god,” Emery gasped, placing her hand on her chest in apparent shock.

A moment later, she seemed to recover herself. “So you’ve met each other already? And I’m guessing several times?”

“Yes. We had dinner together last night too. Why? Is something wrong?” Now I was the worried one. I recalled yesterday night’s dinner situation. I mumbled to myself, “Marcus doesn’t seem to like Ashton very much.”

“Hmph, shoot me dead if he does,” Emery spat.

“What did you say?” I didn’t know if I had heard her correctly.

“Nothing,” Emery said before changing the topic. “What do you think of Ashton’s son?”

“He’s a very interesting kid.” I couldn’t help but smile when I thought of Gregory. “You know, a while back he used to call me Mommy.”

at my words. Staring intently at me, she

intense you could hear the sound of a pin

waters, I asked, “Emery, you’re not

didn’t think Emery was

a serious mask and answered, “I swear on my heart that everything

to waver at

I knew she wouldn’t mess around when she dealt with

never publicly revealed the identity of Gregory’s biological mom. How can it be

a thing? If that’s the truth, why am I engaged to Marcus?

Hall is my son?” I hugged myself, trying to calm my nerves. “Does this mean Ashton

my suspicions, “It’s not just a thing of the past. The two of you were never separated.

Clink!

an ashtray on the table. Coffee

Emery, “I know you have nothing to gain from lying to me. But you must understand, there’s a lot to process

sentence, I heard