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

John made a slight grimace and pretended to dab his tears with a napkin. “Goodness, she’s going to grow up to be a heartbreaker and snub me, her dear uncle. I’m so sad. I don’t want to be here anymore. I’ll move away tomorrow.”

The kids stared at him in horror, sharing the same sentiment that breakfast had taken an abrupt detour, while the adults watched as John put on an engaging performance.

When Audrey seemed unimpressed, he pumped out more tears and sniffled noisily, almost sobbing at that point.

Only then did Audrey soften a little. A moment later, she hesitated for a while before taking her candy-shaped Lego and offering it to him. “I’m sorry, Uncle John. Please don’t cry. I still love you the most. Good kids are brave and shouldn’t cry.”

Her little hand reached out to pat his head, just like how we would comfort a crying child.

John lowered his head a little to accommodate her, and Audrey cradled his head with both hands, kneading his ears. “Okay, I’ll give you a hug. Stop crying.”

Her expression was solemn, unaware that John had flashed a cheeky smile at us.

Ashton, who had remained silent the entire time, couldn’t watch it anymore and cleared his throat, hinting that John should quit while he was ahead.

protest because his daughter had never coaxed him this way

continued, enjoying

I’ve said it before, and I’ll

and John immediately straightened in his chair, his expression tinged with

beside the handrail with a glare and stomped up the stairs,

Emma in a bad

will settle down after a while.” John brushed Emma’s outburst aside

Emma lose her temper and didn’t realize

left. He wiped his hands with a napkin, then his mouth before finally taking his leave from the dining

betrayed his worry for Emma and

as long as one got married to the right person. After all, tolerance and love were essential in maintaining a

for Marcus. Ashton sat with me as we waited

Marcus, but only the doctor and