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

unfazed. Alas, it felt like I was punching at cotton. Nothing I said or did manage to

and asked, “Why are

is Marcus up

isn’t it? Why is he trying

returned the question to him. “What

into deep thought. After a while, he answered, “I don’t think he captivated you. You’re a soft-hearted woman, so you must’ve stayed with him as you sympathized with him. Also, you already

his mind. He was twisting the facts

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

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

gazes, staring

he leaned nearer to me, causing me

and saw him greeting the others calmly. I couldn’t

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 other forever, our

were flashing with