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

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.

my head against the window, staring listlessly at the rapidly receding view. A part of

because of me, yet I’ve failed her. I didn’t take good enough care of her only daughter. Even after all this while, Summer doesn’t feel a sense of belonging

things were before she found out that Jared was her biological father. Regardless, she could not help but put her walls up and distance herself from us. Knowing my daughter, doing so must have hurt her more

I ignored him, still somewhat annoyed by the heavy-handed approach he had

at me?” He

have found out about her identity?” I blurted out in

and unyielding all he wants in his business dealings, but he shouldn’t have used that attitude on Summer. She’s family, for

frowned. Wordlessly, he steered the car to stop at the side of the

much then

priority. If you were trying to

a hint of guilt that flashed across his eyes. “You’re right,” he said at last. “I overreacted and should have handled