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

Chapter 25

Chapter 25

Things would only get more complicated if he were to find out the truth. The situation between the three of us would worsen with the addition of this child.

Hence, I figured that leaving was the best option-a win-win situation for everyone.

I grew frantic upon parking outside the villa. Taking Ashton upstairs was not going to be an easy task.

After contemplating for a moment, I alighted the vehicle, walked toward the passenger seat and opened the car door. “Ashton,” I called out while tugging at his sleeve.

Ashton instantly woke up upon hearing his name. His stomach was probably giving him a hard time from all the whiskey he had drunk.

The man slowly opened his eyes and glanced at me before scanning his surroundings. “You brought me here?”

I nodded, unsure if he was already sober or still drunk. “Come on down. It’s late.”

It was already almost dawn by now. Being pregnant, I simply didn’t have the energy to stay up with him.

Ashton sat up straight, showing no intention of getting down the car. His dark eyes appeared harmless, but I knew he was in a volatile mood.

After giving it some thought, I eventually spoke up. “Do you want me to help you get down?”

“I’m going to bask in the sun for a while,” he answered and sat there motionlessly.

aback. Bask in

How drunk is he?

to stay with him outside, I

the bedroom and lay in bed. Then, the silence coming from the living room began to fill me with concern. What if he decided to head outside and got into an

downstairs. To my surprise, Ashton was already lying on the

could finally

a deep slumber and only woke up at

out the door. By the time I arrived at

“Sorry to bother you at work,

I calmed my breathing and had Stacey pour Caleb a glass of

done, Caleb offered, “It’s already noon. I suppose you haven’t had lunch,

How about a meal together? My wife’s been wanting to thank you. Do you happen to have some

something to tell me. Hence, I smiled and turned the man down. “You’re too kind, Dr. Ludwick. I should be the one thanking you both.

Caleb left

turned to Stacey. “Mr. Fuller wants you to see him at his

See him?

stunned. “Has our department done anything wrong recently?” Ashton normally wouldn’t summon

issue

Mr. Fuller regarding the issue with Dr. Ludwick. Mr. Fuller

I answered and headed to the top

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