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.”

was a little surprised and looked at me with

Macy. It’s none of my business. But I have no choice but to intervene now. I raised Summer myself and treated her as my own daughter. I hope

and sat there calmly, as though waiting for me to finish what I have to

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

father, but 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,

was as though he never thought that I would say such a thing to him. He also

time, he looked at me solemnly and asked,

did it for Ashton. I don’t want him to end his long-term

and he was silent for

still a

you feel for Macy, I know for sure that you love Summer. In my opinion, it’s not a bad thing for one more person to shower Summer with

needs to be said, I was prepared to let him

W City. Not to introduce her to the Crest

and felt a lump in my throat. But I nodded and said, “Okay. But I don’t want her gone for too

“Just for three days.”

“Okay.”

Summer by my side forever. Sooner or later, she was going to grow

out, I went to Summer’s bedroom. I couldn’t believe how much