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

The need to have a perfect plan for everything had already been carved into Ashton’s bones, but I had to say, he successfully convinced me.

One could never predict how sly and cunning the enemy could be. The only way to win in a battle of wits was to be more cunning than everyone else.

There was no such thing as a completely unselfish hero. Everyone, regardless of who they were, always subconsciously looked out for themselves. It was simply human instinct to think about the ways something could benefit or harm you.

At least, from today onward, Shaun now had a home as well as proper protection. Under the Fuller family, no one would ever treat him differently from our kids again. Both Ashton and I would make sure of that.

I was still unsatisfied at being so easily convinced by Ashton. Even though I was already agreeing deep inside, I purposely started to argue, “How sure are you that you can control him?”

Human beings were ever-changing. Not even God could anticipate how something might turn out, much less us.

Ashton suddenly lay down on my lap and closed his eyes. At ease, he murmured, “Even the strongest hero falls to temptation.”

out languidly like a cat basking in the sun. Even though I started trying to get

very moment I looked up, I noticed Joseph looking at us through the rearview mirror as he studied us secretly with a devious smile on his face. My cheeks heated up and all I could do was turn away

–

finally got home and met the people we had been missing for

dear Scar! I’ve missed

a floral suit with gold-rimmed sunglasses strutted toward

back and Ashton reached out to press a hand against the other’s chest. “Excuse me, who are you calling Scar? In this house, there’s only Mrs. Fuller. If you make the same mistake next time, I’m

lightly and the man

you’ve become so sensitive recently. Don’t you know what manners are?

a proper look at

fashion sense were still as

disrespectful and huffy seniors. I also heard about how some big donations in his name had suddenly turned him into some angel