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

“Good night! Sweet dreams.”

With that, I turned and left the study before Ashton could even voice his objection.

…

The next morning, I was awakened by Audrey.

The little one shook me awake after finding out that her brother was gone when she woke up.

While yawning, I coaxed, “Audrey, go and play with your brother. Let me sleep for a while…” I trailed off and fell back asleep.

Still, Audrey was relentless. “Mommy, I want you to help me get changed. Aunt Emma told me you would teach me how to wear my clothes after you come back. Mommy…”

Yet, my mind was too groggy to even bother with the little girl’s request. Feeling sleepy, I pretended to have heard nothing.

the entire night after the man teased me. In the end, I only managed

me up while I grumbled to myself about

of the devil,

she threw me at the back of her mind and hopped into the man’s arms. After giving Ashton a morning kiss, she explained herself, “I’m not a sleepyhead. I have woken

a while, Ashton remained silent before he spoke up, “Mommy didn’t sleep well because the bed is too small. We’ll buy a larger bed so I can sleep with you guys.

Audrey clapped her hands

still mulling over Ashton’s words. A larger bed? It will take me forever

I pulled the blanket off and sat bolt upright. My eyes widened as I looked at the man standing by the bed.

to. He is getting a larger

of it made my face flush. Instantly,

his eyes, the man plastered a skin-deep smile on his face. “Do

smirked. Soon after, he carried Audrey out

looked down and saw the silk camisole that I was wearing. That was when I realized the man was

blanket over my head, feeling embarrassed and angry at the same time. Ugh!