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.”

he said, “Good

getting into a fight. Hence, she answered cheerfully, “Got it!

I was speechless.

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

raised his eyebrows. “Sometimes, fists hurt more than words. Summer is turning five years old soon. It’s time

pursed my lips and remained silent. For some reason,

was accompanying Summer while I was busy preparing a meal. None of us brought up

we finished eating, and Summer had fallen asleep, Ashton looked at me intently before pulling me into

asked in a hoarse voice, “Where have

his arms, allowing him to hold me tight. I was silent for a moment before answering his question. “I went to look for

hearing my words. He then asked again with his deep voice, “Why are

him. I couldn’t

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

out of battery during the day. Therefore, it must have switched off

looked up and responded

wrapped his arms around me. Looking solemn, he said, “I will deal with Nancy. Scarlett, no matter what

don’t care about what other people say. I’m just worried about Summer. She still has to go to school. Besides, she is quite

with guilt as he

at the pinnacle of success. He had always been high-profile. If he could accept the compliments and admiration from people, he should also learn to deal with rumors and all the criticisms. It was natural

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