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

The maid brought me a plate of breakfast with the same contents as Marcus’.

I kept my gaze on Marcus.

After talking to Ashton on the phone last night, I kept wondering if Marcus had indeed changed.

“Letty, if you keep staring, I shall be under the impression that you’re going to change your mind.”

Marcus wasn’t even looking at me when he made that startling announcement.

I hurriedly calmed down and returned. “I don’t understand. What is it about?”

Marcus stopped and met my gaze, seemingly amused. “Choosing to be with me, of course.”

Just as I had expected, he was a changed man. Yet, his obsession with me remained unchanged.

Now, he was no longer my protector. He was the culprit behind my son’s kidnapping.

sneered. “I never knew you are so full

provoke him as he might reveal something important, but Marcus remained unfazed. Alas, it felt like I was punching at cotton. Nothing I said or did manage to elicit

“Why are you

Marcus up

it? Why is he

to him. “What do you

After a while, he answered, “I don’t think he captivated you. You’re a soft-hearted

Marcus was too stubborn to change his mind. He

schooled my expression carefully before glaring at him. “You’ve never loved anyone. How do you know

should learn to care for yourself. It’s time to stop, Letty. You and Ashton won’t have a future

staring each

he leaned nearer to me, causing me

the others calmly. I couldn’t help but feel

someone else’s life? You said Ashton and I won’t be together for long. Why would I trust you? We’ve been in love for ten years, and will continue to love each other for years to come. Even if we are separated,

were flashing