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

However, he had spoiled his son. It was overtly liberal for him to be calling people names.

Gregory waved his fork at me when I was lost in thought. “Ms. Stovall, Daddy would like some pork too!” he said in an attempt to instigate me.

The atmosphere over the dining table instantly chilled.

I did not think that a man of his wealth would stoop to eat something that I took for him.

The difference in our status was clearer than ever before. Just sitting at the same table felt strange; being intimate was out of the question.

“Greg, your dad will help himself if he wants some. He…”

It was a pathetic attempt to diffuse the tension, but Ashton chose this moment to make the situation extra awkward. “Greg, I would like some of that pork.”

Though he addressed Gregory by name, it seemed to me that he was speaking to me.

Even Marcus’s fork had frozen in midair. Everybody was confused.

“Err…” Gregory muttered with a glance down at his sticky hands helplessly. “My hands are dirty. Why don’t you ask Ms. Stovall…”

such a strong bond with your son,”

coldness flashed before Ashton’s eyes. “Mr. White, your relationship with Ms. Stovall appears to be pretty

as yourself would have so much time

storm clouds. “Second only to

suddenly sat up straight in his chair. “Mr. Fuller, you are indeed

you,” Ashton said mildly as he turned to Gregory. “Are you finished?” he asked. Though his voice had no

have sensed that the atmosphere had turned hostile but was most reluctant to put down his fork. “Yes,

We’ve overstayed our welcome. Someone’s not happy,” Ashton said as he got up. “Thank you for your kind hospitality,”

to Marcus. “Do you have a grudge against

However, upon becoming neighbors, the hostility between them

for harsh words to be thrown about like

thing was that Marcus was usually mild-mannered. He definitely was agitated earlier, which

“Why would you think that?” he said with a light laugh. “You’re overthinking.

a topic that he did not wish to

only goes to show that there was indeed something going on

normal engaged couples. If Marcus refused to discuss it,