When There Is Nothing Left But Love

“Good night! Sweet dreams.”

With that, I turned and left the study before Ashton could even voice his objection.

…

The next morning, I was awakened by Audrey.

The little one shook me awake after finding out that her brother was gone when she woke up.

While yawning, I coaxed, “Audrey, go and play with your brother. Let me sleep for a while…” I trailed off and fell back asleep.

Still, Audrey was relentless. “Mommy, I want you to help me get changed. Aunt Emma told me you would teach me how to wear my clothes after you come back. Mommy…”

Yet, my mind was too groggy to even bother with the little girl’s request. Feeling sleepy, I pretended to have heard nothing.

ran wild the entire night after the man

me up while I grumbled to myself about Ashton. Just then, the man’s familiar voice rang out, “You

the devil, here

hopped into the man’s arms. After giving Ashton a morning kiss, she explained herself, “I’m not a sleepyhead. I

sleep well because the bed is too small. We’ll buy a larger bed so I can sleep with you guys. That way, your

clapped

take me forever to wake up if we get a larger bed.

the blanket off and sat bolt upright. My eyes

know what this man is up to. He is getting a larger bed to satisfy

it made my face flush.

skin-deep smile on his face. “Do I look like

Soon after, he

I was wearing. That was when I realized

deep breath and pulled the blanket over my head, feeling embarrassed and angry at the same time. Ugh! That