I couldn’t help but look over at the silent Ashton. “It’s getting late. Shall we head home?” I asked.

Ashton gave a curt nod as he stood up to drag me away by arm.

“I go out of my way to invite you here, and you’re leaving before you’ve even finished your meal?” John said with obvious displeasure.

“We’re going back to take care of our kid. I’m sure she must be starting to get lonely by now!” Ashton said with a smile on his face.

John glanced between Ashton and me but decided to hold his tongue. “Fine, fine. You two can stop making a show of it and go back,” he finally uttered exasperatedly.

We didn’t wait for him to change his mind and left immediately. I helped Ashton to the passenger seat as he was in no condition to drive after the drinks that he had. After that, I sat in the driver’s seat. Ashton must have had a little too much to drink as he closed his eyes to rest right after settling down.

I started the car and couldn’t help but think of looking for Hannah one of these days to check up on her. I’d wager that she finally left John after all these years due to the disappointment building up over that period of time.

Ashton suddenly opened his eyes when we were at the traffic light. “You’re going the wrong way!” he exclaimed.

“What do you mean? We’re on the way home!” I replied with some confusion.

heading to Moore Residence?” he said as he turned

before coming to my senses and remembering that I had promised to go back to his place earlier this afternoon. “We’re going to pick Summer up. Isn’t she still with my

Summer stay at the Moore Residence then. With everything going on recently, I could use some time alone with you. Or

obviously fishing for an answer with

traffic light turned green, and I went against where I had initially wanted to go

and needed help to get on his feet, so I had to carry him all the way to the fingerprint lock to open the door. With Ashton

while I go get some honeyed water,” I

weight on me to stop me from leaving. “I don’t

he just had to drag Ashton

he said while struggling

he was still holding onto me with the same amount of strength as before. I tried pushing him off but to no avail. “So, are

hint after that and immediately

him it, Ashton closed his eyes and lay down. I wasn’t sure if he actually fell asleep by the time I got up, but seeing as it was getting late, I

before Cameron answered. “Scarlett! Are you coming back soon? Summer has a fever, and

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