Chapter 1683 It Is Tough Being a Parent

I did not manage to go far before a sense of intuition made me turn my head. The sight that greeted me was one that had my chest clench tightly. Summer was on her knees in front of the tombstone, her thin frame shaking as she sobbed uncontrollably and helplessly.

It was painful to see her like this, and I could feel my own tears threatening to fall. Unable to bear the sight a second longer, I turned and walked away with haste.

Once I was in the car, Ashton instructed Joseph to stay behind with Summer. “Make sure she’s okay,” he told him. “She’s your boss now from today onwards.”

Joseph looked surprised for a second before inclining his head respectfully. “Of course. Not to worry, Mr. Ashton. Ms. Summer is safe with me.”

Ashton nodded, giving his subordinate a grateful pat on the back. The gesture conveyed all that he had to say to the man.

Without further ado, Ashton got into the driver’s seat and ignited the engine, driving us away.

part of me

failed her. I didn’t take good enough care of her only daughter. Even after all this while,

could not help but put her walls up

from the rearview mirror. I ignored him, still somewhat annoyed by the heavy-handed approach he had

mad at me?” He broke the

found out about her identity?” I blurted out in not exactly the friendliest tone. “You could’ve discussed it with me. Maybe

he wants in his business dealings, but he

he steered the car to stop at the side of the road before turning to look

much

my priority. If you were trying to protect my feelings, then you should be

was a hint of guilt that flashed across his eyes. “You’re right,” he said at last. “I overreacted and should have handled that better. I’ll find a way to make it up

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