It was an unlocked phone!

Immediately, I dialled Ashton’s number and waited anxiously.

Soon, after a soft beep, Ashton’s deep voice sounded over the line. “Scarlett Stovall.”

“How did you know it was me?” This was a foreign number that wasn’t saved on his phone, so I didn’t think he would answer the call.

“Did you see Marcus?” asked Ashton.

Huh? That sounds strange. My excitement faded away as I replied in a low voice, “Yes, I did. I followed them here for Baby’s sake.”

“Should I praise you for being a great mother?” Ashton mocked. “I must’ve been too lenient with you. Look, you’re threatening me with what I loved most.”

My heart skipped a beat at his words.

Ashton had spent his life in hatred. He didn’t expect to fall in love with me, so I was special to him. Even our son was second in importance after me. Yet, I risked myself just to save my son.

paid off, it would be a happy ending. If

knowing what else

first and

caved in. “As

through the phone. “You should now know why I didn’t want you to stay in touch with

topic caught me by surprise. “You knew something

when I told you a

are involved?” I was shell-shocked. “Joseph found a document with

was a careful person, so he wouldn’t have

found out about

judging others negatively, especially Marcus. Unfortunately, contrary

then, Joseph’s voice

“Mr. Fuller, we’re ready.”

told me, “I’ll call you tomorrow.” He then hung

the phone’s screen, which showed only one call in the

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