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

His words came out of the blue and I didn’t know how to reply. After being dumbfounded for a few seconds, I tested the waters. “Is this related to your parents’ death?”

He ignored my question. “There will be a charity auction tomorrow at Subis Auction. The philanthropist who has a connection with Armond will show up. I’ve already booked your flight ticket.”

I was confused. “I’m not asking you about this. All I want to know is what is keeping you busy these days. Is there anything else besides business and revenge? Are you really okay? Can I believe the report for your checkup?”

Ashton was way too intelligent and detail. Since he followed me to J City, he would’ve everything planned out. Millie’s friend might be trustworthy, but K City was Ashton’s territory. Altering a medical report was a piece of cake to him.

All my life, I took every step with caution, like treading on ice. I dealt with Armond’s schemes and Ezra’s endless and deliberate attempts to make my life a living hell. Never in my wildest imagination did I expect the man I loved would keep secrets from me. I couldn’t even figure out when he was telling the truth or lying to me.

In the face of my confrontation, Ashton remained calm. A moment later, he whispered, “I’m just carrying out my fate.”

With his back against me, he drooped his head and stared at the photo in his hand.

He took in a deep breath and placed the frame back on the cabinet.

me to see red gushing out from his palm.

flipped it over. My heart sunk

the broken shards from the frame all this

red in his palm as if he didn’t feel the

a care about my image. “Silas, quick, get the medical kit

who cared for us more than the ones who

state, I couldn’t bring myself to question him

was expressionless when I bandaged his wound. Sitting face to face with him, I avoided

Without an outlet to release the

suffering was way worse than

Ashton was injured.

so silent that I could hear our

too. His ice-icy heart