When There Is Nothing Left But Love

“Nothing much,” replied Gregory calmly. “I only told her that if she goes to bed now, I will play with her tomorrow right after I come home from school.”

“That’s all?” To say that I was dumbfounded would be an understatement. Thanks to John, Audrey was so cheeky that even Ashton could not handle her. Yet, Gregory managed to convince her so easily?

“That’s all,” confirmed Gregory. Without any change in his expression and tone, he continued, “So Mommy, if I can make Audrey sleep early again tomorrow, can I play on the laptop for half an hour more?”

“Okay…” I was still reeling in disbelief that Gregory persuaded his sister with just a simple offer. I gave my consent unknowingly.

“Thank you, Mommy!” Gregory grinned triumphantly. “Good night, Mommy!”

He turned to walk upstairs without a backward glance right after saying that.

His indomitable aura and unfazed manner reminded me once again that everyone would have their own Achilles’ heel.

Thinking of how Audrey had Ashton and John wrapped around her finger as well, I laughed helplessly.

I looked to the side and saw Ashton walk over. He had come in from the balcony when I was unaware. He eyed me with amusement and asked, “What are you thinking of that made you so happy?”

was inferior compared to his son in the eyes of his daughter. Therefore, I swiftly

Joseph around, there’s nothing much for me to worry about.” Ashton proceeded to sit down on the sofa next to me and placed his phone on the coffee table. “I have found a well-to-do family. The

reached home. I

the money needed for bringing up a child was not a big problem. Out of goodwill, we were more than willing to take up

mystery. My women’s intuition kept alarming me

children, all mothers

wealth is a secondary factor. The most important thing is that they are of good character.

and noticed a silhouette quietly standing by the door. I was caught by surprise. Upon seeing my reaction, Ashton put

hair was still quite wet, and his fragile body was next to the door frame. When

hear everything we said

but Ashton lightly

slippers and stood before us. The

your name?”

at me, then