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.

when I finally got a good view of the

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 the same hatred

in my life, but this woman? She simply stuck around like a persistent piece of gum on the bottom of my shoe. I scoffed internally.

time no see,” Rebecca said with a cordial smile, all harmless and ladylike. It was enough to fool an oblivious person into believing we were on good

 I stopped myself from retorting and rolling my

about to ask all of them to leave, however, one of the maids hurried over with

immediately followed by the sound of footsteps and

shared a look of aggravation. Both of us were probably thinking of the same thing: Way

said, smiling brazenly before turning to the maid. “Could you get us a

and my husband for a cue. When we offered no objection, she mumbled a quick assent and