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.

We didn’t even see you around before this. It seems too much of a coincidence, doesn’t it?”

in the lobby. Then I

I

earlier today, and I apologize for that. Thank you for still

self-reflection as 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

always seem to overcomplicate them. As an outsider, you have a clearer view of

guys are adorable! Come on, let’s drink. Real friends don’t

and I all gone, the

she got under the influence of alcohol. All it took was a few glasses of wine before she latched on to Linda and bombarded her with every question about Armond, from details about

said, the more enthusiastic she got. Before long, she had managed to spill just

to take care of me. As

he asked,

suddenly dawned on me that because I had gone out with Linda right after work, I hadn’t been

out my surroundings as I tried to pull myself together. “Mr. Murphy,

you?” he

speechless, but Nora replied on my behalf,

are you with?” Armond snapped. He