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.

to resign though it was not

John about our day at Fuller

nodded thoughtfully. “So, Nicolas and Nathaniel didn’t

we have spread the news, I suppose

me, I then asked, “Did

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

to contact the elders in M Country. Is this what you wanted to tell us?” The man was composed

cast my gaze at Ashton and then at

big shots in the business industry held

seemed like John got the upper hand in the staring contest. “You actually knew about this? That means

in riddles, yet I didn’t fail to notice the coldness in John’s voice. I quickly asked, “What were you

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. Hmph! He was using you and the kids to force the elders to return to the country.” Then,

trying to trick the elders into returning to the country. That person