When There Is Nothing Left But Love

Rebecca was stunned upon hearing my words. Her eyes darkened a little and she looked back at Ashton, tugging on his sleeve before telling him softly, “Ash, I was out of line last night. I see that I have disturbed both you and Scarlett. Can you ask her to stay to have breakfast with us? Just take it as an apology from me, please?”

I…

Haha! Indeed, some people don’t need to work to earn an ounce of affection. All they need to do is bat their lashes and act vulnerable, and they’ll be able to get away with even murder.

Ashton had initially paid me no heed, but when Rebecca spoke up, he glanced at me and stated, “Let’s eat together.”

His tone was cold and commanding.

Did it hurt? I was already numb to the pain.

I flashed a smile and nodded. “Thank you.”

I could never bear to refuse Ashton. Because he was someone whom I had fallen in love with at first sight, getting over him would be undoubtedly difficult.

a deep impression on me. All along, I had

fried eggs that Ash has made. They’re excellent. When we were together, he always made this for me,” Rebecca

saccharine smile on her face, she gave one to Ashton as well. “Ash, you

eating his breakfast, his movements as refined as that of a prince. He was never one to speak unnecessarily, but

breakfast in a sophisticated manner.

Ashton

having a few bites, Ashton headed upstairs to change his clothes. I

In the bedroom.

so he asked

casually removed his clothes, putting his sturdy figure on display. I instinctively turned around

of his zipper being zipped. His monotonous voice soon followed. “You can go over

face deepened. “He is your grandfather, Ashton.” Ashton was the eldest grandson of the Fullers. If he

him on the details.” He spoke without emotion as

he walked toward his study, a pang of sadness engulfed me. I was quick to raise my voice. “Ashton, is everyone other than Rebecca dispensable to you? Does your family mean nothing