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

Chapter 916

Ashton grazed me gently on my nose. “Remember the last time he came to find you?”

I was reminded of the dinner I had with John at La Morera some time back. Not only did he get drunk, but he got Ashton drunk as well. I had assumed his moodiness was due to a couple’s fight with Hannah, so I did not probe any further.

Now that I thought about it, it was probably more than that. “Wait. Are you saying, John is not coming home not because he’s looking for help but he’s avoiding Hannah?”

“You’re heading in the right direction. Continue.”

“And since John and Hannah are not on the best of terms now, he probably wouldn’t have mentioned Uncle Louis’ news to her. This means that someone must have told Hannah about it. That person must have known she would call me for help. Naturally, I would…”

Ashton looked at me with admiration. “Looks like your brain does have some merit.”

 

I pursed my lips in annoyance. “That doesn’t sound like a compliment. Anyway, who exactly is going in such a roundabout manner to get us?”

He looked at me with his obsidian eyes.

 

“It’s the Murphys, isn’t it?”

“Smart girl!”

decided to give John a call. After that conversation with Hannah, I did

I thought you were having so much fun, you’ve

childish remark. “I was busy with a few things. Hannah called. She told me about Uncle

meddle in Uncle Louis’ affair.” His voice was evidently

between you and Hannah?” I could tell it was

grab dinner together.

some weariness in his voice.

I’ll text you the address.” With that, he hung up

smiling. “Shall we eat

“You promised him?”

I nodded.

silent, which I presumed

Meanwhile,

few that require your endorsement. I’ll mail it

“All right.”

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