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

Ding!

When the elevator door opened, Ashton almost lifted me off my feet to carry me inside.

Only after the elevator started going down did the man loosen his grip. Angry at Ashton for what he did to me, I distanced myself as far away as the space allowed me to.

Ashton had his reasons for being so jealous, and I could understand what he was going through. After all, Marcus had made a move on me on more than one occasion.

However, I knew I could not live with myself if I pretended like I had no idea that Marcus was dying.

With both my hands on the elevator handrail, I suddenly thought of an idea to get the best of both worlds. With it, not only would I be able to sneak behind Ashton’s back, but I could also reignite Marcus’ will to live.

“Don’t even think about it.” Suddenly, Ashton’s harsh words severed my train of thoughts.

easily the man managed to see through me, I bit my lower lips defiantly before defending myself. “I don’t know what you’re referring to because I

and made a strange suggestion.

Ashton said, only to find absolutely nothing behind me. All I could see was my

“I don’t get it.”

that I’m incapable of being rational when it comes to anything related to Marcus, but

all this time, and I never realized it. Marcus and Rebecca are practically the same kinds of people. If I could treat Marcus the way Ashton treated Rebecca, Ashton wouldn’t even have to worry about me that much. I just couldn’t help myself. I kept thinking about how Marcus saved me when I lost my first child. Even though I always complained how Ashton was partial to Rebecca, I somehow failed to remain objective whenever it came to Marcus.

down yet?” asked Ashton with a much softer tone. “I understand that you can’t act like nothing had happened, and I’m not trying to force you to, but I won’t allow anything bad to happen to

how serious the man was, I was well aware that there

restrained from doing so by

left, so you can wait till I confirm his condition. If the man really is dying, I won’t stop you from going to

door. The man’s deadpan expression made it difficult