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.

to Marcus, so after the funeral, Sally had to

of these few days, I felt like

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

aspects from its environment to location were impossible to

been living in the White residence for so many years. So naturally, she was reluctant to accept anything less than that. After all, she

the day of Benjamin’s funeral came, Sally had to put her

Sally got

the guests paid their homage to Benjamin,

for several days, finally let out

She glanced at Marcus who was standing as still as a statue in front

shrouded in a layer

Sharon passed, the violence that lay dormant

away after one last glance at

attempt to comfort

to pick you up later. I’ll get the driver to send you to the

nodded without saying anything else. The image of Marcus’ lonely figure standing in front of his father’s tombstone kept replaying

felt oddly hollow. From now on, he would

or worry about him. Sometimes, freedom was

stopped in the city center. I got down and was surprised to see Sally getting down as well. Then, the

furrowed in confusion. “Aren’t you

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