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.”

as an icy gaze flashed across his dark eyes. His voice was deep and magnetic when he said, “Good girl, Summer. Next time, you can fight but you can’t hurt yourself, understand? You must learn

blame her for getting into a fight. Hence, she answered cheerfully, “Got

I was speechless.

at Ashton, “I’ve never seen anyone who

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

and remained silent. For some reason, I thought

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

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

in a hoarse voice, “Where have you

to hold me tight. I was silent for a moment before answering his question.

upon hearing my words. He then asked again with

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

and said, “No matter where you’re going, remember to bring your phone with you in the future. Also, make sure I can

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

responded with a faint

matter what others tell you, you

help but feel shocked. “To be honest, I 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 sensitive. I’m afraid that she will be affected by

neck, his tone was laced with guilt

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 should also learn to deal with rumors and all

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