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.”

and heaved a long sigh. Then, he beckoned at me with his finger smilingly and said, “I’ll tell

said right away. Instead, I merely raised my eyebrows and shrugged. I wouldn’t move an inch if

no choice but

day you were abducted, there was a guest in Rebecca’s birthday party who knew my parents’ whereabouts. Since

after I refused. When I was about to leave, he shot me in the left knee with a gun. Hence, I had no choice but to rest in the Moore residence under

that he instinctively moved his body a

Ashton added, “My knee was shot, but the nerves on my 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

Ashton went on in a self-mocking manner. “Since I brought everything upon myself, I wouldn’t mind if I were

wished to

that Ashton was stubborn and obsessed with seeking revenge. However, no one knew that Ashton was

we had come so far, I