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.”

expression turned serious at my words. Staring intently

fell into silence so intense you could hear the sound of a pin

I asked, “Emery,

Emery was really

she rearranged her features into a serious mask and answered, “I swear on my heart that everything I’ve told you is

to waver at her bold

knew she wouldn’t mess around when she dealt with serious issues. Her revelation was just

the identity of Gregory’s biological mom.

to Marcus? Is Emery

hugged myself, trying to calm my

in and confirmed my suspicions, “It’s not just a thing of the past. The two of you were never separated. Even if

Clink!

against an ashtray on the table.

you have nothing to gain from lying to

finish my sentence, I heard a