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?”

Mr. Fuller might be running a little late. There

agreed time. Understanding the

the sound of hurried footsteps approaching the yard. Next, a voice started,

to me. There was a sheen of sweat on his forehead; he had rushed home. His pair of obsidian eyes glistening. “Made it in

his forehead and started dabbing the sweat off. “There was no need for you to rush home in this hot weather.

Ashton removed his outerwear. With a boyish grin, he said, “Just a

to rush back. It’s not like I’m going anywhere. I’ll always be

But, I just wanted to

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

picked her up into his arms. “My body has always been

Ashton took a bath and came back down with a

school application is processed,

complete his task. Nearby, Summer had heard everything.

do you

not that I hate school, but I don’t know anyone

I chuckled lightly. “That’s normal at first. But I believe you, my dear, will

continued pouting, seemingly

There

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