Both men had a brilliant mind for doing business.

There was a question lingering at the back of my mind. White Corporation had always been under Sally’s control. When did Marcus come into the picture? What exactly happened in these four years?

As I was lost in my thoughts, time flew by. It was soon after noon. Summer had just woken up. In a half-asleep state, she asked, “Mommy, is Mr. Fuller busy with work?”

“He’ll be back soon. Let’s freshen you up and wait for him together.”

It was pretty obvious she had taken a liking to him. Whenever he was not around, she would ask for his whereabouts.

Yet, I couldn’t help but worry about the possibility of Jared taking Summer back to the Crest family. If that day ever comes, what should I do?

After Summer had freshened up, she was in high spirits. As this was her first time here, she started exploring parts of the house. First, it was the living room, then she proceeded to the yard.

Meanwhile, I sat in the yard patiently for Ashton to arrive home. Joseph had carried Snowfluff over to Summer.

He continued standing, looking anxiously at his watch.

I assumed he had something to say to me. “What’s wrong?”

running a little late. There is

the agreed time. Understanding the likelihood of Joseph’s words coming true, I

after, there was the sound of hurried footsteps approaching the yard. Next, a voice started, “There was

was a sheen of sweat on his forehead; he had rushed home. His pair of obsidian eyes glistening. “Made it in time, just a minute before

keep his promise. I reached for his forehead and started dabbing the sweat off. “There

Ashton removed his outerwear. With a boyish

you to rush back. It’s not like

just wanted to

his sweet words, I broke into a smile. Summer, too, was delighted to see him. She ran over and hugged his leg. “Mr. Fuller,

up into his arms. “My body has always been in tip-top condition.” While saying that, he

meal, Ashton took a bath and came back down with a file

it to Joseph. “Once Summer’s school application is processed, you can start sending her to

was already on his way to complete his task. Nearby, Summer had heard everything. She looked at the floor

do you not want

started shaking her head. “It’s not that I hate school,

it was daunting to be alone in a new environment. I chuckled lightly. “That’s normal at first. But I believe you,

continued pouting, seemingly considering

There was nothing much

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