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

Chapter 286

As I had said those words harshly, he knitted his brows upon hearing them. “We’ll shower together.”

Instantly, rage coursed through my veins. “Ashton, do you not speak human? I said I’m going to shower. If you want to take a shower, go to the other bathroom.”

His expression darkened. “What’s the matter with you? Why are you losing your temper over nothing? What did I do to you?”

“Nothing!”

I was not in the mood to talk to him. If he were not going to leave, I would. If you’re not going to leave me alone, I’ll do it myself!

However, he was persistent in clinging to me-he pressed me against the wall and bit down hard on my shoulder. “Tell me why you’re angry, all right? Don’t keep me guessing

“Hurry up and take a shower. You smell,” I voiced instead as I scrunched up my face.

Lifting a brow, he raised his arm to take a whiff of himself. Instead of scrunching up his face like I did, he smirked, “Scarlett, do you have a dog’s nose? I’m surprised that you can even smell that.”

— “Hurry up and shower now!” I yelled with a tinge of anger.

Amused by my reaction, he patiently said, “She’s sick. I was with Joe, so we went there together. I’m your husband, and I’ll be loyal to you for the rest of my life.”

By now, my lips were pursed into a thin line. Pushing him away again, I softened my tone to say, “Take your shower.” _

he went back

again, he was in a bathrobe that revealed his muscular chest. It was a pleasant

me and asked, “Why are you reading a travel guide? Do you want

thinking of going to M Country. Macy and

how they’re doing, so I want to visit them.” I have not seen them, including Nick, since my accident, and I was

uttered, “It’s useless to read these. Come with me to M Country since I’ll be heading

he really leave

lips before pressing a habitual kiss on my forehead. “Some major issues have arisen for the few hospitals that Jared’s managing. I’ll have to go there to check things out. There are a handful of those hospitals in the

his phone has been ringing

to heart. However, the moment the seed of doubt had been planted, it would start growing uncontrollably.

of mulling over his

managing the medical side

off, realizing that my next words would sound like I was trying to sow discord between them. Hence, I changed the topic and asked,

lowering his gaze to look at me. “I’ve known him since my college days. Why are you asking about that

“How did the two of you become such close

knowledge, individuals had to have memorable days of heart-to-heart interactions before they could become friends that trusted each

to look at him, I took in the sight of his defined jawline. Indeed, someone who possessed good looks would

answering, “I’ll tell you more in the future.

• It seemed like he was not keen on answering me, so I did not pressure him for one. All I replied was, “Okay.”

I

seemed like he was going to accept the call. When I looked at it from