Camelia sneered. “I’m causing trouble? I didn’t know you were so concerned about your reputation. Marcus, you were the one who courted me. You even told me you want to get engaged with me. I’ve been longing for love and marriage for four years. But my hopes were all dashed. You ruined my life! I had the most terrible experience with you. And now, you find me annoying because I keep pestering you?”

Summer was hiding behind me as she was a little afraid to see Camelia screaming.

Seeing that I had said what I had to say, there was no point in me staying there anymore.

I left with Summer, not wanting to get involved in their drama.

We headed back to the residence. Just as I reached the entrance, I heard the sound of someone coughing from the stairs.

It sounded familiar to me.

Summer could recognize the sound right away. She let out a smile immediately. “Mommy, it’s Mr. Fuller!”

Then, she let go of me and ran toward the stairs.

I followed behind her and caught Ashton stubbing out the cigarettes in his hand. He looked pale and haggard.

Summer was quick to wrap her arms around his legs as she greeted him.

He carried Summer up and noticed the wound on her forehead. Ashton’s gaze darkened instantly. “Did something happened in school?”

Before I could say anything, Summer answered right away, “They were talking bad about Mommy. So, I got into a fight with them.”

and magnetic when he said, “Good

Ashton was right. Besides, he didn’t blame her for getting into a fight. Hence, she answered cheerfully, “Got it! I’ll make sure

I was speechless.

Ashton, “I’ve never seen anyone who teaches their daughter

more than words. Summer is turning five years old soon. It’s time for her to learn martial arts. I’ll get

pursed my lips and remained silent. For some reason, I thought what he

Summer while I was busy preparing a meal. None of us brought up the topic about

asleep, Ashton looked at me

hoarse voice,

me tight. I was silent for a moment before answering

upon hearing my words. He then asked again with

didn’t know how I should tell him. I couldn’t find the appropriate words to say. Hence, I chose

fell silent for a moment and said, “No matter where you’re going, remember to bring your phone with you

that my phone was out of battery during the day. Therefore, it

looked up and responded with

around me. Looking solemn, he said, “I will deal with Nancy. Scarlett, no matter what others tell you, you must remember that

a sudden, I couldn’t help but feel shocked. “To be honest, I don’t care about what other people say. I’m

laced with guilt as he uttered, “I won’t let something

was a man who was standing at the pinnacle of success. He had always been high-profile. If he could accept the compliments and admiration from people, he

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