When There Is Nothing Left But Love

Chapter 1685 The Bad Penny

Upset, Audrey cried even harder at his words.

You’re the one acting all rude! As much as I wanted to snap at Lucas, my priority was my daughter. I immediately went over to comfort her. “Shh… It’s all right,” I said gently, pulling the sobbing girl into my arms. “Mommy and Daddy will give you all of our good luck, okay? Everything will be fine.”

Meanwhile, Lucas had already taken a seat at the table, appearing completely at ease in someone else’s house. The nerve of that man was astounding.

Ashton’s expression was one of frosty anger and contempt. “It’s a family dinner, not a party,” he bit out. “Outsiders are not invited. Get out.”

Before Lucas could reply, another voice came from the doorway. “Come on, Fuller. Don’t be such a wet blanket. It’s the holiday season! The more, the merrier.”

hanging on his arm. She was in heavy makeup and dressed in a little red gown that showed off all of her

and bile rose in my throat when I finally

plastic surgery since we last met, but I could recognize that pair of eyes anywhere. No matter how much her facial features had

life, but this woman? She simply stuck around like a persistent piece of gum

said with a cordial smile, all harmless and ladylike. It was

myself from retorting and rolling my eyes at the pretense she was putting

the maids

by the sound of footsteps and the appearance of Nathaniel

I shared a look of aggravation. Both of us were probably thinking of

meant for family and friends, am I right?” Nathaniel said, smiling brazenly

for a cue. When we offered no objection, she mumbled a quick assent