When There Is Nothing Left But Love

John was the one who helped me out of depression back then. On the other hand, Ashton’s salvation came a bit too late.

After pondering over it, I thought it was better late than never. After all, many people were entrenched in their toxic mindset and couldn’t escape from it. In comparison, both of us were considered lucky to be blessed by God.

Meanwhile, Ashton felt a little uneasy and embarrassed as I stared at him. Nevertheless, he pretended to be cold and said, “Joseph is aging and suffering from memory problems. I don’t blame him.”

It seemed to me that Ashton had acquired another skill acquired by most married men—lying through their teeth.

I crossed my arms, behaving like I wouldn’t let him go until I got an answer. Then, I narrowed my eyes and glared at him as though I was telling him that I wouldn’t believe his nonsense.

After scanning me from head to toe, Ashton rested his forehead on his palm and laughed aloud. “I can’t hide anything from you now.”

placed his arms on his waist and heaved a long sigh. Then, he beckoned at me with his finger

my way, I wasn’t in a rush and refused to do as he said right away. Instead, I merely raised my eyebrows and

Ashton had no choice but to explain

birthday party who knew my parents’ whereabouts. Since he left the party

with Rebecca to repay him. He felt humiliated after I

he instinctively moved his body a bit as

leg were not injured. Since Dad loved his daughter so much, he wouldn’t be heartless enough to cripple me. That is also why I can still stand and walk before you now. After that, problems came one after another, and

that, Ashton went on in a self-mocking manner. “Since I brought everything upon myself, I wouldn’t mind if I were to become a cripple. At the very least, I can treat it as my

knew that he wished to seek redemption

stubborn and obsessed with seeking revenge.

could foresee the terrible consequences that a wrong decision could bring about to others. Since we had come so far, I believed