When There Is Nothing Left But Love

This must be the first time Joseph had lied to Ashton. As a heavy silence ensued, he kept his gaze on the ground lest Ashton saw through his lie.

John had been waiting in the hallway all along. As we had stopped talking, he strolled in and uttered, “It has been ages since that accident happened. You had your reservations about us, but did your family show themselves? You might’ve lost your memory, but did you forget what it was like to be a disowned son?”

Nothing on earth was worse than being compared.

Ashton had been under the Halls’ control for the past six years, but from what I know, his house was miles away from the Hall residence. In private, they led separate lives. Ashton didn’t really have friends, so he could stay at home for a few days without having to go out.

However, as Ashton had lost his memory, he became easily provoked and agitated. John’s words only served to amplify the Hall family’s indifference.

After meeting John’s gaze for several seconds, Ashton caved in calmly. “You’ve made up your mind. Can I even say no?”

With that, he rose to his feet and went after the kids.

retreating figure. “I’ve underestimated him. He acts like a live-in son-in-law, but he’s still

changed the topic. “Tomorrow, Ashton and I will be going to Fuller

it.” John nodded. Before he left, he went to Gregory’s room and watched the kids having fun with a wide grin on

my head in exasperation. In the end, they were

business, so he kept Ashton in the study for the

sending the kids to school, Ashton

to me. With his chin stuck in the air and stern expression, he seemed like a mannequin on

hold it. There

marched toward the door without paying him

Ashton gazing at me, so I quickened my pace

only came into the car a minute later, his face scowling in

from giggling. I covered my lips and hastily opened the