When There Is Nothing Left But Love

Chapter 1683 It Is Tough Being a Parent

I did not manage to go far before a sense of intuition made me turn my head. The sight that greeted me was one that had my chest clench tightly. Summer was on her knees in front of the tombstone, her thin frame shaking as she sobbed uncontrollably and helplessly.

It was painful to see her like this, and I could feel my own tears threatening to fall. Unable to bear the sight a second longer, I turned and walked away with haste.

Once I was in the car, Ashton instructed Joseph to stay behind with Summer. “Make sure she’s okay,” he told him. “She’s your boss now from today onwards.”

Joseph looked surprised for a second before inclining his head respectfully. “Of course. Not to worry, Mr. Ashton. Ms. Summer is safe with me.”

Ashton nodded, giving his subordinate a grateful pat on the back. The gesture conveyed all that he had to say to the man.

Without further ado, Ashton got into the driver’s seat and ignited the engine, driving us away.

staring listlessly at the rapidly receding view. A part of me wondered

probably be disappointed in me. I closed my eyes wearily. She lost her life because of me, yet I’ve failed her. I didn’t take good enough care of her only daughter. Even after all this

she found out that Jared was her biological father. Regardless, she could not help but put her walls up and distance herself from

time and again from the rearview mirror. I ignored him,

you mad at me?” He broke the silence

that he gave me an opening. “Why didn’t you tell me if you knew Summer might have found out about her identity?” I blurted out in not exactly the friendliest tone. “You could’ve discussed it with me. Maybe there could’ve been a better way

dealings, but he shouldn’t have used that attitude on

steered the car to stop at the side of the

much then beyond trying

to protect my feelings, then you should