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.”

words. Staring intently at me,

room fell into silence so intense you could

managed to collect myself. Testing the waters, I asked, “Emery, you’re not pulling my leg about something this

didn’t think Emery was really

reaction, she rearranged her features into a serious mask and answered, “I swear on my heart

waver at

Emery seemed like a jokester, I knew she wouldn’t mess around when she dealt

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

and I were a thing? If that’s the truth, why am I engaged to Marcus? Is Emery telling

to

The two of you were never separated. Even if you did, it was to protect each other. You were always in love

Clink!

against an ashtray on the table. Coffee spilled from the cup, staining the

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

finish my sentence, I heard a