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

“Mr. Murphy’s the one who should be worrying about this, not you. Let’s just forget this nonsense and go grab some food,” Nora said.

Upon our arrival at Gastronomia, Linda exclaimed when she got off the car, “Ms. Oberick, is there really a need for us to eat here? One meal cost at least a month’s worth of my salary. We know you’re rich, but the both of us treasure our money.”

Nora handed her keys over to the valet. “Stop exaggerating. I know you’ve eaten at fancier restaurants back in the past. C’mon, it’s not like you’re treating. Let’s just enjoy our meal.”

Linda coughed awkwardly. “Can’t help it. I’m tight on cash recently.”

Although A City was only a second-tier city in the Xenhall region, it did not lose out to the other first-tier cities in terms of lavishness.

True to its name, Gastronomia was a fine-dining restaurant that served exquisite food. Instead of the private dining room, we opted to eat at the main hall. Nora headed over to the bar to greet a few familiar faces.

One of them led us to our seats. Right after, she took the liberty to order for us. “They sell mainly seafood here. So don’t worry about getting fat and eat your fill.”

“Is this really

all our moods.

me, Linda, have I ever mentioned how much I envy you? You have a family of your own. Being a single parent is tough, but it saves

the lucky one! Since you’re single, you can do whatever you want and not have to be accountable

we date guys? Isn’t it so that they can protect us

completely oblivious to her hidden

too! As a couple, we have to satisfy each other’s needs. But, what the hell. How did I find someone like Mr. Murphy? He doesn’t even come close to touching

interest in me? Or, does he hate me so

was an act, I got to hand

go of his past. He hasn’t allowed any women to get close to him in all these years. I thought things were fine between the both of you. Maybe you should

herself getting close to the

out. The conversation came to an abrupt halt. Nora turned towards me,