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.”

Staring intently

so intense you could hear the sound of

I asked, “Emery, you’re not pulling my

Emery was really telling the

into a serious mask and answered, “I swear on

waver at

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

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

I engaged to Marcus? Is Emery telling me that Marcus has been lying to me

hugged myself, trying to calm my nerves. “Does this mean Ashton and I

confirmed my suspicions, “It’s not just a thing of the past. 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 tablecloth a dirty

myself down before addressing Emery, “I know you have nothing to gain from lying to me. But

I could finish my sentence, I heard a