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

Chapter 196

Chapter 196

The sun was at its highest point, and the temperature hit the highest of the day. When Ashton was back, I was sitting on the couch in the living room, sweating profusely while staring blankly into space.

Upon noticing the perspiration covering my forehead, he raised his voice to reproach me, “Are you planning to die from heatstroke, killing the baby as well?”

I shoot him an indifferent glance while remaining silent. Then, ignoring his presence, I went back to the bedroom to get some rest. I was not in the mood to talk with him, knowing very well that we would end up getting into an argument.

He entered the bedroom after me. After looking around for some time, he found a white smock dress and tossed it to me. “Get yourself changed! We’re going out right

now.”

I was feeling exhausted, so I gave him the brush-off. “I don’t want to.”

He said as a matter of fact, “Today is Benjamin’s birthday, and they are having a small family gathering. Aunt Sally called just now to invite us over for dinner.”

Although he didn’t put pressure on me, it would be too unthoughtful of me if I absented myself from Benjamin’s birthday Letting out a sigh, I changed into the dress and then put on light makeup.

In the car, Ashton gave me a sidelong glance before he asked, “What did Ms. Anderson say to you?”

understood that either the bodyguards or the doctors must

lucrative offer. I can then find myself an honest and reliable man who will take care

brow, he snorted while starting the engine. “Looks like you have got it all planned out. But aren’t you afraid that this “honest

pouted and couldn’t help but roll my eyes at him. “You can only see the ugly in humanity, huh? There’s

guy?” he retorted. “Ms. Anderson asked

daughter. Pretty good

light, he turned to face me. “What did she offer

afford the baby and me a comfortable life.

he sneered, “Did

when he grows up? How are you going to answer him?” He pretended to ask

I was at a loss for words. Regardless, he continued criticizing me with his sharp tongue, “Must you find the baby a stepfather when he has his own father? Scarlett Stovall, are

him, I scoffed, “Don’t you know why I’m finding the baby a stepfather? That’s because

little brain of yours to think why Cameron was willing to spend so much money

Rebecca likes you. Cameron loves her daughter so much, so she did all this to make

as if I’m an idiot. “Now

his sarcastic remark. Ugh! This

I have nothing to do with Rebecca, and we don’t need to care about them. What’s important is that you take good care of yourself and the baby. We’ll live a peaceful life, with just you, me, and the baby.” He made a turn onto the avenue before continuing to reassure me. “You need not worry that I can’t take good care of you and the baby. We can live a good life

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