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

“Neighbor?” This seemed to catch Emery’s attention. She asked hurriedly, “When was this?”

“Just yesterday.” I didn’t think she would be so surprised at the news. “He moved into that villa opposite my house.”

“Oh my god,” Emery gasped, placing her hand on her chest in apparent shock.

A moment later, she seemed to recover herself. “So you’ve met each other already? And I’m guessing several times?”

“Yes. We had dinner together last night too. Why? Is something wrong?” Now I was the worried one. I recalled yesterday night’s dinner situation. I mumbled to myself, “Marcus doesn’t seem to like Ashton very much.”

“Hmph, shoot me dead if he does,” Emery spat.

“What did you say?” I didn’t know if I had heard her correctly.

“Nothing,” Emery said before changing the topic. “What do you think of Ashton’s son?”

“He’s a very interesting kid.” I couldn’t help but smile when I thought of Gregory. “You know, a while back he used to call me Mommy.”

intently at me, she blurted,

room fell into silence so intense you could hear the sound

later, I managed to collect myself. Testing the waters, I asked, “Emery, you’re not pulling my leg about something

was

into a serious mask and answered, “I swear on my

certainty began to waver

a jokester, I knew she wouldn’t mess around when she dealt with serious issues. Her revelation

has never publicly revealed the identity of Gregory’s biological mom. How

am I engaged to Marcus? Is Emery telling me that Marcus has been

is my son?” I hugged myself, trying to calm my nerves. “Does this mean Ashton and I

suspicions, “It’s not just a thing of the past. The two of you were never separated. Even if you did, it was to protect each other. You were always

Clink!

cup in my hand knocked against an ashtray on the table. Coffee spilled from the

addressing Emery, “I know you have nothing to gain from

could finish my sentence,