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.

father for my sleepiness. My mind ran wild the entire night after the man teased me. In the end, I only managed

I grumbled to myself about Ashton. Just then, the man’s familiar voice

speak of the devil, here he

heard Ashton’s voice, she threw me at the back of her mind and hopped into the man’s arms. After giving Ashton a morning kiss, she

remained silent before he spoke up, “Mommy didn’t sleep well because the bed is too small. We’ll buy a larger bed so I can sleep with you guys. That way,

daddy!” Audrey clapped her hands

Ashton’s words. A larger bed? It will take me forever to wake up if we get a larger bed. Hmph! This man is shameless lying to

My

this man is up to. He is getting

it made my face flush. Instantly, I was wide

man plastered a skin-deep smile

cast his eyes downward and smirked. Soon after,

that I was wearing. That was when I realized the man was looking

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