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

Chapter 1442

Marcus’ half-awakened eyes promptly lit up, and his inflection elevated a notch. “To see who?”

I replied with a stutter, “It’s…”

He did not wait for me to finish. “Go ahead if you want to, but be careful. There may be something more to the traffic accident than meets the eye.”

His tone was calm, but his words discouraging.

I nodded. “I understand. I’ll be back as soon as possible.”

With that, I poured a glass of water and left it within his reach. “Rest up first. Mrs. Kingsley will be over soon.”

“Okay.”

……

I left only when Mrs. Kingsley arrived.

I was about to hire a ride when a black van honked at me.

Its number plate was not unfamiliar to me. Ashton had once unloaded from this vehicle when he moved in next door to Marcus.

reached over for the handle. When the door to the rear seating

my hand. “Mr.

“Get in.”

spoke briskly and without much emotion, so much so that I was unsure whether I had

of his fingers rapping upon the armrest ever so often. Their movements were casual yet confident. Only then did I understand that

it was relatively quiet even

between us to break the silence. “Have you found

lips lifted somewhat patronizingly before he went on

medication and supplements during this period and was more sensitive than most. I cupped my nose inside my knuckle against the smell of tobacco

moment, the windows to the side

now resting quietly inside the ashtray. With the inside of the car completely ventilated

pursed my lips as

was also

car rolled

up to open the door. “Mr.

been waiting for a while as well. Upon detecting my presence, he bowed in greeting.

whispered into his ear as he

with a clamminess inside my

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