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

Chapter 857

Joseph frowned. “Why? They’re clearly here to cause trouble.”

“They look hungry and pitiful… especially the child. Please do as I said.”

“Alright.” He didn’t sound convinced, but nodded and went off anyway.

Entering Ashton’s office, I spotted him reading a document. I placed the lunchbox that I brought right in front of him on his desk. Snatching the pen and document in his hands away, I chided, “I know you’re a workaholic, but you’ve just burnt the midnight oil. At least eat some breakfast and then take a nap on the bed.” I was acting angrier than I truly felt.

The faint hints of a smile grew on his face as he pulled me to sit in his lap. “Why are you here so early in the morning?” He sighed deeply and buried his face in my hair. “Did you not sleep last night?”

The sight of his stubble starting to poke out of his chin pulled at my heartstrings. “Enough about me; have you seen what you look like? That’s it, no more chit-chat. Eat your breakfast and then take a nap!”

I climbed off of his legs and opened up the lunchbox for him.

Surprisingly, he obediently ate the food in silence, and then insisted on having me sleep beside him. I was unwilling at first, but he looked so serious when he said, “I can’t sleep without you.”

but to lay

after, I heard the sounds of his even breathing. He must be exhausted after pulling

left the private restroom.

“Mrs. Fuller, is Mr. Fuller currently taking a

nodded. “Did something

of distant relatives

relationship with her family yesterday? Did you find out who

when she was a university student. No one knows who the child’s father is. Both of Sasha’s parents were local laborers and had now retired. They’re not very poor,

desperate for money after her death. After all, her entire family had been dependent on her income solely and had already been living a frugal life before this. Now that she had suddenly passed away in a freak accident, it was near impossible for two senior citizens and a young toddler to survive

all, have you? Go and take

I’m fine…” he

of Fuller Corporation, but that doesn’t mean that I don’t know anything,” I insisted. “Besides, the issue downstairs is just a civil dispute and not something that requires special knowledge. I can handle it myself. So relax and go take a rest,

call, I heard what sounded

that. Turning to me, he stressed, “I’ll leave things in your hands,

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