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…”

you have such a strong bond with your son,” he interjected. “You and your

before Ashton’s eyes. “Mr. White, your relationship with Ms. Stovall

to imagine how a busy man such as yourself would have so much time to poke his nose into other people’s private matters,”

“Second only to your ability

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

you,” Ashton said mildly as he turned to Gregory. “Are you finished?” he

undoubtedly have been to plenty of big events. He must have sensed that the atmosphere had turned hostile but

Someone’s not happy,” Ashton said as he got up. “Thank you for your kind hospitality,” he said politely to us. Gripping Gregory by the hand, they

turning to Marcus. “Do you have a grudge against Ashton or

was harmonious by comparison. However, upon becoming neighbors, the hostility between them had

need for harsh words to be thrown about like

most unusual thing was that Marcus was usually mild-mannered. He definitely was agitated

words, Marcus resumed his calm demeanor. “Why would you think that?” he said with a light laugh. “You’re overthinking.

obvious that it was a topic

to show that there was indeed something

relationship was different from other normal engaged couples. If Marcus refused to discuss it, I wouldn’t have