I nodded and took the lobsters from him. Then I ushered him to take a seat.

This was their first official meeting, though both Ashton and Colin had met each other before. They were about the same age.

After shaking hands and exchanging smiles, they sat down and talked about the economy.

Ashton turned to me with a smile. “You have alcohol at home?”

I nodded. “Is wine okay?” We had too many grapes, so I used some and made them into wine.

He chuckled. “Sure. It’s impolite not to serve our guest with a bottle of wine.”

Colin was rather stunned by his statement.

I laughed. After getting the wine, I went back to the living room and found the two chit-chatting away harmoniously. Their topic seemed to be revolving around me.

I took my seat. Colin said, “I’ve known you for so long but never knew you can’t consume shrimps.”

I cast a look at Ashton, who was uncorking wine collectedly.

Transferring my gaze from him to Colin, I clarified, “Not exactly. Summer likes it, so I eat it too sometimes.”

I developed a condition during postpartum. Having seafood sometimes makes me sick, so I try to avoid it whenever I can. However, it doesn’t mean that I can’t eat it totally.

Colin curled his lips upward. Ashton poured him a glass. “Thank you for taking care of Scarlett all these years.”

anyone about my relationship with Ashton. Colin suspected it before, but as a gentleman, he never asks. Hence, I never told

enjoyed their

a few glasses, they became friendlier with each

J City were considered reserved, then his development in K within the last four years had fully

span of four years. He had boldly

desirable amongst the ladies

to bed early. Summer had gone back to

the men did not continue

Colin left, Ashton washed the dishes and cleaned the table. I complemented him, “Ashton,

“How should I praise you in return? You’ve

the table cloth back

from me. “I’ll do it. Go ahead and wash up, then go check

He insisted. I obliged.

Summer’s room, he had finished cleaning up and was lying down in the living room. His eyes were shut and his breathing

on him. Accidentally, my hand

not know what to do and found myself lost

you weren’t there when I opened my eyes. Each time

his words. The weight of his intense

and sat on the sofa. Checking the time, I reminded him, “It’s late. You should go

palm. “I’ve contacted the school in K City. If you

need me to

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