Ashton continued tapping away at his phone, his demeanor languid. “She’s no longer carrying herself the way a celebrity should. Four years of being in the limelight is enough. It’s time to make way for the new generation.”

“I understand. What about her mother, Vanessa?”

“You make the call. Also, find another celebrity to replace Nancy. This time around, get someone decent.”

Joseph nodded. He gave me a quick look before leaving.

Back in the living room, Summer was chatting happily away with her dog, Snowfluff. It was indeed a wonderful companion for her.

Meanwhile, I tried placating Ashton about the incident earlier on. “There’s really no need to go this far on Nancy!”

He responded with an enigmatic smile. He proceeded to blow on the hard-boiled egg Susan had cooked before gently placing it on my bruise; this helped ease blood circulation.

It was not as serious as Ashton had made it out to be. The marks were barely visible now.

“She needs to learn her place. There are some people in this world she can’t afford to offend,” he said indifferently.

Before I could respond, Ashton noticed Susan had finished preparing dinner. He took my hand, carried Summer in one arm and led the way into the dining room.

early flight for us to return to K City. Summer was still fast asleep in

noticed beside her, there was a kid approximately seven or eight months old being cradled in

moving about spiritedly. When he saw the donut plush Summer was holding, he reached out his tiny set of hands. Conflicted, she looked at her precious

some moments of deliberation, she walked towards the child’s mom. “Miss, can he play with this?” Summer gestured at

her grand gesture and

was welling up within her. She ran back to Ashton and me before asking, “Mommy, will you give me a brother in

before pulling her into his arms. “Not so fast, brat. Your mommy is going

to see him take her

looking serious.

proclaimed. His gentle

once you’re married to Mr. Fuller, will I have a daddy? Will

a helpless smile. Noticing the clock, I stood up. “It’s time

a child of her age, she

time to pick up where they left off

That’s next month!

all too fast for me. “Ashton, let’s just take things

to marriage, Summer’s future was my priority once

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