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

Upset, Audrey cried even harder at his words.

You’re the one acting all rude! As much as I wanted to snap at Lucas, my priority was my daughter. I immediately went over to comfort her. “Shh… It’s all right,” I said gently, pulling the sobbing girl into my arms. “Mommy and Daddy will give you all of our good luck, okay? Everything will be fine.”

Meanwhile, Lucas had already taken a seat at the table, appearing completely at ease in someone else’s house. The nerve of that man was astounding.

Ashton’s expression was one of frosty anger and contempt. “It’s a family dinner, not a party,” he bit out. “Outsiders are not invited. Get out.”

Before Lucas could reply, another voice came from the doorway. “Come on, Fuller. Don’t be such a wet blanket. It’s the holiday season! The more, the merrier.”

It was none other than Quince, who had a woman hanging on his arm. She was in heavy makeup and dressed in a little red gown that showed off all of her curves.

in my throat when I finally got a good view of the woman’s face.

round of plastic surgery since we last met, but I could recognize that pair of eyes anywhere. No matter how much her facial features had changed, those eyes still burned with

people had come and left in my life, but this woman? She simply stuck around like a persistent

see,” Rebecca said with a cordial smile, all harmless and ladylike. It was enough to fool an oblivious person into believing

and rolling my eyes at the pretense she was

of them to leave, however, one of the maids hurried over with an uncertain expression.

immediately followed by the sound of footsteps and the appearance of Nathaniel

look of aggravation. Both of us were probably thinking of the same

are meant for family and friends, am I right?” Nathaniel said, smiling brazenly before turning to the maid. “Could you get

at me and my husband for a cue. When we offered no objection, she mumbled a quick assent and headed toward the