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

John’s becoming more ridiculous the older he gets. I can’t believe he’s being so serious with a child.

Pursing my lips, I discreetly signaled Summer with my eyes, to which she instantly understood. With that, she walked over to hold John’s hand and started behaving adorably. “Uncle John, will you come pick me up tonight? Can you bring me for some ice cream? You know I love eating ice cream with you the most, Uncle John!”

It was difficult for a man, no matter how old he was, to remain unmoved when a little girl said such sweet words to him, especially in such a cute voice.

True enough, the sullen look on John’s face was replaced by delight. Although he proudly raised his chin, he couldn’t conceal the smile on his lips.

He feigned indifference as he looked down at Summer, clearing his throat mechanically before saying, “It depends on your performance. If you’re a good girl, then I’ll reward you. If not, there’ll be no ice cream for you!”

“Okay!” Summer raised her chubby hand and made a salute gesture, almost losing her balance and looking absolutely adorable.

John finally caved, crouching down to take Summer’s hand as his gaze abruptly softened. “Be a good girl, mm? Listen to your teachers and have fun with your friends, okay?”

imposing man who had once raised a colossal uproar, but he was like a tamed lion in front of Summer. The cautious way he treated her

that he was actually overwhelmed

hidden meaning in a grown-ups’ words and took it literally. “Mm! I got it, Uncle

sorrows. Summer’s brilliant smile was immensely reassuring, and I found myself relaxing considerably. Without saying anything else, we let Jared lead

so-called “Mr. Cress” walking into the building hand in hand with Summer, the

announced, “Don’t worry. I’ve arranged an

visibly

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reporters waiting outside the courthouse, while the courtroom was filled with people there

filled me when I saw Zander in the defense attorney’s seat. He had only recently passed the bar examination but was already defending a business tycoon like

for him, although he tried very hard to defend his client, he failed to gain the upper hand over Brooklyn in the face was numerous valid pieces

was required to compensate Bryson eighty percent of