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.”

in heavy makeup and dressed in a little red

came closer, and bile rose in my throat when I finally got a good

we last met, but I could recognize that pair of eyes anywhere. No matter how

and left in my life, but this woman? She simply stuck around like a persistent piece of gum on the bottom of my shoe. I scoffed

It was enough to fool an

 I stopped myself from retorting and rolling

was about to ask all of them to leave, however, one of the maids hurried over

followed by the sound of footsteps and the

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

are meant for family and friends, am I right?” Nathaniel said, smiling brazenly before turning to

me and my husband for a cue. When we offered no objection, she mumbled a quick assent