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

Picking up the keys warily, I gave it a closer look. “Are you saying your men won’t follow me like a swarm of flies anymore?”

“No, they will keep their distance and are only responsible for your safety. Also, they won’t interfere with your decisions,” Nathaniel explained.

I nodded in acknowledgment, as I found the arrangement to be reasonable. Pushing my luck, I asked, “Do I only have freedom of movement, or can I also do whatever I want?”

Spreading his hands, Nathaniel leaned back into the sofa. “It’s entirely up to you.”

His answer caught me by surprise, as he was unusually approachable.

Nevertheless, Nathaniel’s mood had always been volatile and could change at a moment’s notice. Therefore, before he changed his mind, I knew I had to take milk it for all it’s worth.

“Fine.” I took the keys boldly, along with the phone and bank card. At the same time, I made a brazen request. “In that case, please bring Gregory over here as I miss him. Only he will do, as he knows you well.”

Just when I headed upstairs with my things, I turned around at the staircase and added, “Go now because I would like to have a meal with him.”

the second floor, he

hour later, the phone Nathaniel gave me rang. John had called to check if he was to allow Nathaniel to take Gregory with him. Once he received my confirmation, he

managed to see Gregory

the room and stopped Nathaniel by

the door, I wiped away the genial

turned on the shower. Then, I knelt down and asked seriously, “Sweetheart, how are your computer science studies coming along? Can you check if the

is

explain, I summarized, “That’s right. This will be our secret, and

computer on, he began to type on his keyboard while reassuring me. “Mommy, just wait

furious taps on the keyboard kept pace with my pounding

was finally jolted by Gregory’s elated voice. “It’s done, Mom.

of relief, I brought him back into the room and handed him my phone. “Can