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…”

couldn’t bear it any longer. “Mr. Fuller, you have such a strong bond with your son,” he interjected. “You and your wife

hint of coldness flashed before Ashton’s eyes. “Mr. White, your relationship with Ms. Stovall appears to be pretty normal,” he said with a

yourself would have so much

as storm clouds. “Second only to your ability to worry over nothing, Mr.

in his chair. “Mr.

“Are you finished?” he asked. Though his voice had no inflections, it

the atmosphere had turned hostile but was most reluctant to put down his fork. “Yes, I’m done,”

“Thank you for your kind hospitality,” he said politely to

behind them before turning to Marcus. “Do you have a grudge against Ashton or something?” I asked

harmonious by comparison. However, upon becoming neighbors, the

harsh words to be thrown about like that over

that Marcus was usually mild-mannered. He

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

a topic

there was indeed something going on between him and

Marcus refused to discuss it,