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.”

turned serious at my words. Staring intently at me,

silence so intense you could

asked, “Emery, you’re not pulling my

was

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

certainty began to waver at her

a jokester, I knew she wouldn’t mess around when she dealt with serious issues. Her revelation was just

publicly revealed the identity of Gregory’s biological mom. How can it

truth, why am I engaged to Marcus? Is Emery telling me that Marcus

Hall is my son?” I hugged myself, trying to calm my

not just a thing of the past. The two of you were never separated. Even if you did, it was to protect

Clink!

an ashtray on the table.

a bunch of napkins. I eventually calmed myself down before addressing Emery, “I know you

could finish my sentence, I