When There Is Nothing Left But Love

“You must be exaggerating. Do you really think I’m gullible like Audrey?” John grew impatient.

Disregarding his reluctance, I snatched the coffee cup from him and placed it on the coffee table. “Well, it’s better to be safe than sorry. You’re not young anymore, and you should take good care of your body for both Emma and Drew’s sake. Your family needs you.”

John was rendered speechless. With a pitiful expression, he smacked his lips but said nothing.

That was when Ashton suddenly added, “However, when a person abruptly stops consuming caffeine, it can also cause caffeine withdrawal symptoms such as arrhythmia, abnormal gastric secretion, and constant anxiety.”

“Now what?” I pulled a long face. Who’s side is he taking?

Ashton remained composed as he took a seat opposite me. “Well, that means he can still drink coffee while gradually reduce his caffeine intake.”

Both John and I rolled our eyes at him. His words didn’t accomplish anything.

“That’s it! Now let’s cut to the chase.” John had grown impatient after waiting for us for a long time. “Did they stop you when you tender your resignation today?” he asked Ashton.

managed to resign though

about our day at

Nicolas and

since we have spread the news, I suppose it’s just a matter of time

then asked,

my question, John’s expression grew serious. He cast a meaningful glance at Ashton, making

the elders in M Country. Is this what you

at Ashton and then at

industry held their gaze, trying to stare each other

hand in the staring contest. “You actually knew about this? That means this is really your deed?” he questioned

didn’t fail to notice the coldness in John’s voice. I quickly asked, “What were you guys talking about contacting

suppressed his anger as he explained, “This man whom you insisted on getting back with has gone behind my informants in K City and sent a letter to M Country. He told the elders that you and the kids wished to reside in the country and asked them to come back to discuss it.

John’s revelation, I understood that someone was trying to trick the elders into returning to the country. That person intended to hold the elders captive to