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.

pair came closer, and bile rose in my throat when I finally

have gone through another round of plastic surgery since we last met, but I could recognize that pair of eyes

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

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

long enough. I stopped myself from retorting and rolling my eyes at the pretense she

I was about to ask all of them to leave, however, one of the maids hurried over with an uncertain expression. “Mr. Fuller, Madam, we have more

by the sound of footsteps and the appearance of Nathaniel

of aggravation. Both of us were probably thinking of the same thing: Way to ruin our

for family and friends, am I right?” Nathaniel said, smiling brazenly before turning to the

When we offered no objection, she mumbled a quick assent and