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

“Hold on.” The flowery print apron truly did not fit with his style. I awkwardly shrugged my shoulders before changing the topic. “There’s something I don’t think you realize yet, and we have to talk about it. The rule of the game is to make you fall for me and not the other way round, right?”

Nathaniel put down the plate. “That’s right.”

“However, what’s happening now is that you’re trying to blend into my world. Although the chances of me falling for you aren’t high, this is clearly going against our original aim, right? I’m sure you don’t want to waste that much time to get an outcome you don’t want,” I continued.

At that, Nathaniel’s eyes narrowed, seemingly mulling over my words.

The truth was that I was not afraid that he would refute my words. From the moment he decided to start the game despite knowing that it was a trap, Nathaniel had no choice but to go with my flow until the game ended.

I added, “So there’s no need for you to humble yourself to this point—to make breakfast for me so early in the morning. It’ll do nothing but make you tired the whole morning.”

It looked like Nathaniel understood what I meant, for he put his hands on the table and leaned forward. “So what you mean is that I should be opening up to you so that you can find a way into my heart?”

“That’s right,” I answered as I stared at him without blushing. If I did not do that, how was I going to get to know him enough to come up with a plan and send him to jail?

had their own safe spot in their mind, and once I entered it, I would

that, what I had to break through was the invisible wall between the two of us, who were individuals from different worlds. I had to

words were out of my

from the outside of the

Nathaniel and I turned at the same time to see Gregory standing

was already dressed in his school uniform. Even if he was still wearing the same soft house slippers as his sister, he was like a boy with a warm personality in that uniform. In fact, he was like a mini version of

taking a few steps closer. “Is Daddy back too? Why didn’t

he replied, “No. Do you not want

meant to ask about his father’s whereabouts, but the moment Nathaniel’s words were out in the air, it became awkward. Thus, Gregory quickly

for a moment as a mysterious smile

I could not hide the excitement from my voice, but at the same time, I was worried about the

Does Nathaniel need a day to make up his mind about

taking off his apron and putting it on the table, he did not leave. Instead, he lifted his head to look at me and asked, “Do you