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.

wild the entire night after the man teased me. In the end, I only managed to fall asleep after

me up while I grumbled to myself about Ashton.

speak of the

was obsessed with her father. The moment she heard Ashton’s voice, she threw me at the back of her mind and hopped into the man’s

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

daddy!” Audrey clapped her hands in

Ashton’s words. A larger bed? It will take me forever to wake up if we get

and sat bolt upright. My eyes widened as I looked at the man standing by

is up to. He is getting a larger

face flush. Instantly, I

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

downward and smirked. Soon

wearing.

pulled the blanket over my head, feeling embarrassed