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

“It’s fine. I need to attend to something nearby, so I’m not heading back home yet. Thank you, Ms. Schmidt,” I thanked her gratefully.

“You’re welcome.” Freja looked down and shut the door. She then ordered the chauffeur to leave.

Soon, the car sped off.

I watched as the car disappeared from sight and heaved a long sigh of relief. Finally, I could take a breather alone.

It was peak hour, and I didn’t want to be stuck in a jam for hours. That would be too agonizing. After calming down, I walked into the commercial district slowly.

When I walked past a café, the aroma of coffee caught my attention. Thus, I went in and sat down at a table before ordering a hot Americano with half a spoonful of sugar.

Ashton was the only person who loved drinking an Americano without adding any sugar.

I pondered for a while before dialing Jackson’s number.

for several seconds before he answered. “Scar? How are

Were you still up at this hour?” I was merely trying my luck, so it was surprising

middle of a war,” came Jackson’s

there didn’t seem to be any military operations in M Country

you? Why did you call

the same city, but now that we were on different

the point, I asked, “You major in psychology, right? I have a question. If a man is in love with a woman but ignores and avoids communicating

“The media in M Country has reported about him and

about him.” I scratched my head and flashed a helpless smile. “This is

play with someone else’s feelings. Jackson was innocent, so I didn’t want to air my dirty deeds before

of a dismissive-avoidant attachment style. The more he likes someone, the more afraid he is to face that person. It might be his pride coming in the way, for he feels that he isn’t

deliberately put emphasis when he mentioned my so-called friend to highlight

words and mumbled to myself, “Lack