When There Is Nothing Left But Love (Ashton And Scarlett)

Jared patted her back and said, “Your throat is still sore. No more laughing.”

Although his words sounded stern, the affection in his tone was obvious.

Summer looked at me and said, “Mommy, you have the same answer as Mr. Crest. It’s impossible for durian and watermelon to feel hurt. Your head will be the one in pain.”

For the next few minutes, Summer continued to play riddles with Jared.

At the dining table, Summer ate more than usual. She was so excited and joyful throughout the meal. Shortly after lunch, she fell asleep.

Jared got up from the sofa and picked up his doctor’s bag as he prepared to leave.

I was silent for a moment before saying, “Dr. Crest, can I have a word with you?”

He pressed his lips together and nodded. Then, he sat back down and looked at me with dullness in his eyes.

I took a deep breath and went straight to the point. “When Macy left, she told me never to let Summer know that you are her father.”

His eyes turned cold, with a pained expression on his face. He said, “I can understand.”

“Summer is your child and no one can deny that,” I said calmly. “Including Macy.”

a little surprised and looked

to intervene now. I raised Summer myself and treated her as my

calmly, as though waiting for me to finish what

my lips and said, “You and Ashton are good friends. He’s a man who needs a little extra emotional support. Of course, same goes to each and everyone of us. And I don’t wish for us to quarrel and part

we’ll have to wait till she’s eighteen years old before breaking the news to her. Then, it’ll be up to her to decide if she wants to acknowledge you as her father or otherwise. Of course, within the eighteen years, you may come and see her anytime you want. And if the Crest family can

would say such a thing to him. He also never even thought that

looked at me solemnly

because of you. I did it for Ashton. I don’t want him to end his long-term friendship with you all

silent for a while before he spoke again.

a man of little

I know for sure that you love Summer. In my opinion, it’s not a bad thing for

be said, I was prepared to let him

take Summer to W City. Not to introduce her to the Crest family, but to bring

felt a lump in my throat. But I nodded

“Just for three days.”

“Okay.”

couldn’t keep Summer by my side forever. Sooner or later, she was going

went to Summer’s bedroom. I couldn’t believe how much she had grown as I looked at