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.

“I never knew you are so full of

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

“Why are

is Marcus

Why is he trying

question to

he answered, “I don’t think he captivated you.

change his mind. He was twisting the facts to

him. “You’ve never loved anyone. How

It’s time to stop, Letty. You and Ashton won’t

gazes, staring each other

to me, causing me to recoil in

I arrived at the castle and saw him greeting the others calmly. I couldn’t help but feel revolted every

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, divorced, or don’t get to see each

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