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

Chapter 968

The woman let out a friendly chuckle and turned to Armond. “You should have informed me earlier that we’re expecting a guest so I can be more prepared. After all, this is the first time you brought a female friend over here.”

The woman then walked toward me and asked kindly, “You must be hungry now. What would you like for dinner?”

I hesitated for a brief moment and shot Armond a quick glance. He was now looking at me with his darkened expression, causing me to respond accordingly, “Thanks, Mrs. Murphy. I’m easy.”

The woman continued to exchange more pleasantries with me before she headed out to get dinner ready.

The second the woman left our sights, a glint of malevolent reappeared in Armond’s eyes. “Cooperate with me, and I’ll tell you what you need to know.”

I pursed my lips and asked, “She’s your mother?”

“Hmm.” He nodded. “For years, she has been hoping that I’ll get married and settle down with a family. When she comes back, just go with whatever she says and don’t you try to get at her.”

I replied flatly, “Don’t worry. It’s you that I despise. Unlike you, I won’t lay a finger on a sick person. I’m not a monster.”

“How did you know she’s not well?” he asked with his brow lifted.

Her complexion is too pale

sure you’re on

soft spot. No one can be categorically judged as good or bad, as they are merely driven by their respective motives. People can be motivated by money, their

I supposed to address

watching me. “Well,

my brows, I decided to

Armond’s mother came knocking on our door again. With an apron still wrapped around her waist, she happily announced, “Dinner

smiled and nodded. “We’ll be there in

again turned to me and narrowed his eyes slightly as he reminded, “Again, know your place, and keep your lips tight on things that shouldn’t be

my eyes, I stood up and

main dining area of the bistro, I was amazed by the sophisticated and tasteful internal design. Even though this was not the most spacious cafe bistro in town, every little corner of this place gave off the sense of more money being spent on the furnishings here than in

to see that they were real flowers. Sunflowers are definitely not in season right now. How on earth

me while she sat down beside me. “Armond should have told me earlier that you’re visiting today. Please forgive me for the

“You’re too kind, Mrs. Murphy.

him some questions, to which he provided very

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