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

Chapter 368

Jackson sighed as he drove.

Back at Glenwood, I followed the doctor’s instructions with the herbal remedy. Summer began crying again. Jackson said that she’ll cry whenever she’s feeling hungry. But she didn’t seem to enjoy the milk formula very much.

Nick stayed back at the office that night. That presented a dilemma, as he was the handiest with Summer. Without him, Jackson and I were at a loss in regards to her constant crying.

The only thing we could do was to hold her and paced around the room. It wasn’t easy, but we managed to get her down for a nap.

The remedy was ready. I helped myself to a large bowl of it. Jackson stared at me glumly. “The smell alone is bitter enough to make me gag. Are you sure you want to do this?”

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I nodded, took a deep breath, pinched my nose, and gulped it all down. It was bitter as hell, and the honey lozenge that Jackson handed me afterward couldn’t have been more welcome.

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My stomach wasn’t agreeable, either. It rumbled on and on like a grouchy old dog. I went back

into the bedroom and lay down for a bit. Not long after, Nick came home and took Summer and Jackson out for a walk.

I was almost asleep when the phone rang; It was Ashton. I picked up groggily. “What is it?” I mumbled, irritated.

“Come down, we need to talk!” He said in a low voice.

another day? I’m not up for moving much today.” I didn’t feel like having another quarrel again, and I felt that my irritation might just spark one. Besides, another day might give us both time to calm down and talk things through

“I’m coming up!”

on!” I yelled in a panic. I got up, got

Clad in a wooly sweater and a dark overcoat, Ashton leaned against his car, looking as aloof as

felt extra prickly today, for some reason. It might be

straightened up, took off his coat,

you’re here for!” My patience wore thin and I was not in the mood for

couldn’t read his expression. “Come

shrugged off his coat and handed it back

throbbed as I sensed another argument on

now.” There was a bite of impatience in his voice. “Don’t you know that? Do you think it’s appropriate for you to be living with

it isn’t.” I looked up at him. “Ashton, I’ve told you this before. If you’re not happy with this arrangement, I’m happy to sign the divorce papers for you,” I said with

to you? Have you become

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is! It’s a joke! So, Ashton, when are you going to

grip around my arm and flung me into

strong enough to retaliate. Before

was a dangerous ride; he sped past countless red lights. At breakneck speed,

yanked me out

and hoisted me up on his shoulders. I grew dizzy and lost my bearings.

brought me into a bedroom and flung me onto the bed. He climbed on top of

shouted as I bit into his shoulder and held on until

know what to do with

divorce him, nor could I get rid of him. All hope

ceasing to struggle. He stopped what he was doing as well and looked at me with his dark eyes.