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.

rapidly receding view. A part of me wondered

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

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 than it did us. My heart ached

him, still somewhat annoyed by the heavy-handed approach he had taken earlier when

you mad at me?” He broke the silence

me if you knew Summer might have found out about her identity?” I

dealings, but he shouldn’t have used that attitude on Summer. She’s family,

at the side of the

“I wasn’t thinking much then

“I don’t understand. You know that I always place the children as my priority. If you were trying to protect my feelings, then you should be nicer to Summer all the more. What you said to her was

across his eyes. “You’re right,” he said at last. “I overreacted and