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

“Daddy, Mommy, I was wrong for not informing you about the club beforehand. I should’ve asked for your opinions. I’m sorry for acting rashly. It was all my fault, so I shall bear all the responsibility. I promise you it won’t happen again,” she apologized sincerely.

It was obvious that she had learned from the painful mistake.

Nevertheless, one had to think logically. Summer was still young, so she could gain more experience in the future. Thus, that wasn’t Ashton’s priority.

Children were supposed to trust and depend on their family, and a family should go through all obstacles together, but perhaps the years of mathematical equations had worn away her emotions.

She could analyze a problem rationally and find the accurate answer easily, but she wasn’t experienced with the ways of the world.

Ashton was unfazed, and it seemed like he wasn’t satisfied with her explanation.

He treated both Summer and Audrey the same, for he loved me. Though Jared used to be his best friend and was important to Summer, he couldn’t bring himself to forgive Jared.

Summer and I waited for Ashton to speak. However, as the air turned awkward, it was obvious he wasn’t going to say anything.

could part my lips to say something, Ashton pressed down on my

that you can do better in the future,” Ashton replied. It was clear that he wasn’t about

wasn’t spoken out loud, his name

name was like a rope hanging between the two of them. They were holding

for her teacher’s

I stood up and headed for the wine cabinet. “Want a drink so you can sleep

“Sure,” Ashton replied indifferently.

said, “Summer is still young. I’ll ask Mrs. Eriksen to prepare

it, Mommy,” came Summer’s soft reply. I could barely hear her from where I was standing.

the mood. Worried that the tension might heighten, I only poured a little wine before returning to

handed one glass to Ashton, Summer rose to her

take my leave now,” she

soon?” I was