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

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

I asked, “Emery, you’re not pulling my leg

think Emery was really telling the

she rearranged her features into a serious mask and answered, “I swear on my heart that everything I’ve told you is nothing but

to waver at

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

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

I were a thing? If that’s the truth, why am I engaged to Marcus? Is Emery telling me that Marcus has been lying to

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

cut in and confirmed my 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 in love with

Clink!

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

bunch of napkins. I eventually calmed myself down before addressing Emery, “I know you have nothing

finish my sentence, I heard a piercing