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

Outwardly, Ashton and I appeared unaffected by her announcement, treating it as a terrible joke.

Audrey, however, took Nora’s words seriously. “You’re twins with Mommy? Is it like Greg and me? Greg is a boy, and I’m a girl, so we look different. Do you look the same because you’re both girls?”

Before I could clear things up, Nora cut me off. “That’s right! You’re such a smart girl, Audrey!” She smiled so brightly that her eyes had narrowed into slits. Nora added, “You and your brother can call me Aunt Nora from now on!”

I could not explain why, but Nora’s face that so perfectly mirrored mine suddenly became a glaring sight.

I would not have minded the children calling her Aunt Nora in the past when she was still a kind person. Now that she was notorious for her greed and ambition, I could not find it in me to allow my children to acknowledge such a relative.

How should I explain this to the kids, though?

Thankfully, Ashton spoke up and freed me from my dilemma.

Quietly and somewhat sternly, he said, “Gregory.”

“Yes, Daddy.”

without blinking, “Was what Uncle Nathaniel said

words implied that he

his computer science problems alone, he no longer needed Nathaniel’s help, and we could leave

I remained silent. I was aware this would be

way of solving

out my worry was for naught. Gregory had lived with Ashton for many years, and he was well

you for your guidance, Uncle Nathaniel. I can solve those problems alone now, and I shan’t need to trouble you again.

up a tough front or caving out of fear toward Ashton, I was relieved that he had not made the wrong choice despite his past relationship

gaze. He stared at Nathaniel and

on the matter behind his smile. He chuckled and replied to Ashton, “What about Nora and Letty’s long-awaited reunion? We were so excited to introduce you to some of our friends. Staying a while longer won’t hurt

and his weird tone hinted that he