When There Is Nothing Left But Love

Obviously, these words were not meant for me.

Soon after that, Nora’s voice came over on the line. “What did you say to him just now? Why is he so angry?”

I curled my lips and said, “I thought he was messing with you, so I gave him a piece of my mind. Anyway, enough about that guy. I was just calling you to tell you that I wanted to stay at your house tonight. Tell me the password so that I can at least have a place to sleep.”

She sighed, “What happened? Did you quarrel with Ashton? Weren’t you guys at A City for work purposes?”

In one breath, she asked so many questions that I felt dizzy.

Drawing in a deep breath, I replied, “We’re here on a business trip. Just give me the password already. I’m outdoors, and it’s freezing.”

“The password’s my birthday. But what happened between you both? Why did you quarrel?”

I was not in the mood to talk much, so I hung up the phone hastily after thanking her. After that, I called a cab and went to her place, which I had visited before. That was why I knew the address.

to my nostrils. I guessed it was probably because

that it was Ashton, so I did not answer. Instead, I turned my phone off instantly. One could say that this

a while, the doorbell rang. I was taken aback at first, but then I guessed that Ashton had

I just ignored him and pretended not to hear anything. Then, I went back to the bedroom to rest, but I underestimated how determined and stubborn this man could

I was so angry that I threw the pillow at him and

me.

initially thought that even though you’re an insensitive prick, you’re at least a gentleman. But, no… I guess

looked at me and said, “I didn’t leave you behind. Joe told me that when a woman is

solemnly handed me the box in his hand.

ignore him. Then, I took in a deep breath and

safe being alone out here. Cut this nonsense, and let’s go

am angry? I had already apologized to you, so why are you still holding it against me? Are you deliberately looking for problems? Getting cakes for

Instead, he put the box in his hand next to me and picked up the pillow on the floor. Then, he looked at me and said, “I am cross with you because you know that angering Tessa is dangerous, but you still did it. I am upset that