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.”

serious at my words. Staring intently at me, she blurted, “You are

so intense you could hear

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

think Emery was really

mask and answered, “I swear on my heart that everything I’ve told you is nothing but the

began to waver at her

mess around when she

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

I engaged to Marcus? Is

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

The two of you were never separated. Even if

Clink!

I lost focus, the cup in my hand knocked against an ashtray on the table.

calmed myself down before addressing Emery, “I know you have nothing to gain from lying to me. But you must understand, there’s a lot to process from what you just

my sentence, I heard