Chapter 302

His eyes flew wide open to reveal his obsidian orbs that were particularly bright in the night. “Cold?”

I nodded. “Very cold. You’re even colder than the snow outside!” There was a subtle whine in my voice.

He raised his hand to tuck my hair behind my ear and sighed softly, “I just don’t want you to see him. Not even for one second!”

After a brief pause, he continued, “I know that Marcus was kind to you, but he has feelings for you and as a man, I see it clearer than you do. Scarlett, promise me that from now on, you’ll stay away from him as much as possible, okay?”

I nodded and nuzzled his chest. “I know. It was just a coincidence just now. We’re staying under one roof, so it’s difficult to completely avoid each other. We’ll go home once Benjamin’s funeral is over and we won’t have to see him anymore.”

Pursing his lips, he tightened his arms around me and rolled over so that he was on top of me. “Then, make it up to me, hmm?”

A blush spread across my cheeks and I subconsciously tried to dodge, but I was imprisoned by his arms. Thereafter, he began savoring every inch of my body, from top to bottom.

As usual, Ashton was very busy managing the crisis that involved hundreds of hospitals. If it wasn’t for his willpower and competence, Fuller Corporation would have been crushed by public opinion.

At the end of the day, there was nothing I could do. I didn’t know if there was some kind of history between Jared and Ashton. Hence, it wasn’t my place to comment.

The next day, after Ashton left, Sally came upstairs and insisted on taking me out with her.

Benjamin’s funeral was in a few days and she wanted to find a new house.

White residence was left to Marcus, so

felt like I was going to freeze to death

Sally. She wasn’t satisfied with any of the houses, either saying that the natural lighting wasn’t good or it wasn’t

aspects from its environment to location

living in the White residence for so many years. So naturally, she was reluctant

notice. When the day of Benjamin’s funeral came, Sally

residence, Sally got

to Benjamin, the

been nervous for several days, finally let out a sigh of relief after the

farewell. She glanced at Marcus who was standing

be shrouded in a layer of frost as he emanated

Sharon passed, the violence that lay

go, Letty.” Sally tugged me away after

comfort him, but the

inhaled deeply before informing, “Ashton will come to pick you up later. I’ll get

else. The image of Marcus’ lonely figure standing in front of his

felt oddly hollow. From now on, he would be

or worry about him. Sometimes, freedom was

and was surprised to see Sally getting down as

brows furrowed in confusion. “Aren’t you going

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255