When There Is Nothing Left But Love

Emery lowered her head, deep in thought.

“What’s wrong?”

“Nothing! Some things are best experienced yourself. If you think that engaging in a lawsuit with the Stovall family is the right thing to do, then do it. But I know that rather than the outcome, some people will be happy just to see you alive and well.”

Her words stunned me momentarily.

She was clearly hinting that the Stovalls were waiting for their Scarlett to come home. But if that was true, why didn’t they search for me these past six years? They had even published her obituary to the world. As she said, there was no point figuring out with limited information. The only way was to experience everything myself.

Amidst our conversation, Gregory had fallen asleep. Before leaving, I woke him up. “Can you walk yourself?”

In a half-asleep state, he rubbed his eyes. Meanwhile, he grabbed my thumb with his other hand and replied sleepily, “Yes.”

Bequeath with this adorable scene, Emery and I smiled at each other. I held his hand as we made our way out.

main hall, Alexander popped out of nowhere, holding an exquisitely

to

Then he squatted. In place of his furrowed brows was a tender gaze. He handed the gift bag to Gregory. “Little one, here’s a gift for you! Your laptop’s outdated,

up. “Thank

in the hands of a six-year-old. On the other hand, Gregory didn’t

out a bitter laugh.

Alexander took the opportunity to pat his head. “It’s not convenient carrying this. I’ll get someone to send both of

just about to decline his offer when I noticed someone heading

around. Ashton and Joseph were making their

indeed,” Emery chimed in chirpily. Their relationship

she greeted Ashton, “Hey big

he replied indifferently. Then he greeted

Gregory exclaimed happily, “Daddy!”