When There Is Nothing Left But Love

Ashton completely ignored my words as he turned to face Emery. He knocked his knuckles on the table rhythmically as he stated calmly, “Scarlett’s obituary was published two years ago. If you’re trying to get something from me, try not to make such stupid mistakes.”

Emery froze as if Ashton had struck exactly at her weakness.

I was, however, utterly stunned.

I was dead two years ago?

A string of words flashed through my mind. The law states that once a person has been declared missing for four years, their immediate family or spouse can apply for their death certificate.

I lay on that bed for six years, but the obituary was only issued two years ago. The person who wanted to prove that I was dead had given up a long time ago. Once the four years were up, he or she immediately filed for the death certificate.

It was at this very moment that I understood what Marcus had meant. Just take it that Scarlett no longer exists.

the unwelcome revelation. I looked at Ashton. The only people who can apply for a death certificate are my immediate family. Who did

certain from his expression that Ashton still held out hope for his

There was an odd sort of ache in my

the time

I’m clearly alive now. I definitely have the rights and means to raise my own child, so I would

that I could make up for lost time with

lifted his head slowly and stared at me. The deepness in his gaze was chilling. “Did you not understand what I said

clear then. Gregory’s mom is dead. No matter how alike the two of you are, don’t

words confused and angered me. “Mr. Fuller, you’re the delusional one. No one is trying to pass off as your

the ID from my purse

but in the heat of the moment, this was the only way I could

saw my ID. Instead, he cast a disdainful