When There Is Nothing Left But Love (Ashton And Scarlett)

After a moment’s hesitation, Linda beckoned me to sit with her.

I sat next to Linda but realized Nora refused to look in my direction. Judging by that reaction, I figured she was still mad at me from earlier.

A sharp-eyed Linda also noticed the tension between us and tried to change the subject. “We’re so thankful for your help today. Otherwise, who knows what that scumbag Derek would have done to us.”

“Don’t mention it,” Nora casually replied.

Piqued by curiosity, Linda couldn’t help but continue, “Ms. Oberick, the grandfather you mentioned earlier, is he the Mr. Oberick that I’m thinking of?”

Nora pursed her lips as she pondered about the question. “Don’t think so much. Meeting you was fate, so let’s drink to that!”

It was at that moment when I realized how little I knew about Nora. We had initially met in Venria, and even though everyone shared their stories, we all kept them brief. Even I didn’t divulge much about myself, so it wouldn’t be a surprise if she had held back information about herself too.

Linda noticed Nora’s reluctance to elaborate and thus didn’t ask any further. It was also then when the food and drinks got delivered.

Linda poured us our wine and raised a toast to us. “Once again, I have to thank the two of you for today. Here’s to our friendship!”

Nora raised her glass of wine in return and drank it in one gulp.

see you around before this. It seems too much of a

Then I heard the staff mention the old lecher wanting to get a room, so I told them to let me in

her eyes filled with gratitude. “Thank goodness for you. I

mustered up my courage and turned to Nora. “I was rash earlier today, and I apologize for that. Thank you for still helping us get rid

she held my gaze. “It’s not entirely your fault. I’m sure you have your reasons, so I shouldn’t have forced you for an answer. Besides, when it comes to affairs of the heart, everyone handles them differently. I shouldn’t

have a clearer view of things. And as my

adorable! Come on, let’s

the three of us continued

under the influence of alcohol. All it took was a few glasses of wine before she

enthusiastic she got. Before

to take care of me. As I continued to be entertained by my friends’ incessant need

are you?” he asked,

after work, I hadn’t been home to make Armond

tried to pull myself together. “Mr. Murphy, I’m so sorry. I’m out

you?”

speechless, but Nora replied on

with?” Armond snapped. He wasn’t hiding his anger