“So, Mr. Fuller, what’s special about the festive season in J City?” Cameron inquired as she smiled awkwardly.

“Nothing much. Just the usual.” He replied casually.

Cameron was dumbfounded.

Zachary placed some vegetables onto Cameron’s plate, hinting for her to focus on her meal instead.

The room went silent as Ashton seemed to be troubled by something.

Ashton was able to move about independently already – probably because he wanted to return to K City. Meanwhile, Cameron and Zachary left for their accommodation.

I stayed with Ashton while he called Joseph to hand over some work to him.

I sat there waiting for half an hour before his call ended.

He furrowed his brows as he hung up the call.

He took over the book in my hand, glanced at me, and said, “Joseph got the best ointment. It should get better within a few days.”

As I felt his gaze landed on my face, I realized he was referring to the scars on my face.

I shook my head lightly and gave a slight smile. “It’s okay. No big deal.”

his hands

informed him, “The doctor will be changing the prescription in a bit, and you can

a light chuckle and pulled me

worry? Even though the scar was on his

that afternoon, my gaze turned onto him,

“No. I’ve talked to the prison side, and I’m

to accept Cameron and Zachary, I can keep my

his brows and seemed a little surprised. “Why the

should I put

still happened because of them. I understand your bitterness towards

out a smile and explained, “Scarlett, if we were to do that, it means that we are

was in a daze. Just as I was about to speak again, the doctor entered

are healing well with no big issues. They may start to

in understanding. Meanwhile, the nurse handed me the prescription list to

taken to get from W City to K

who was one of

“Scarlett, it’s going to be new year’s eve soon, and it’s going to be boring with just the two of you. Do you want us to

the offer. I thought about it

voice, “Let’s spend this festive season together. Emery

glancing over at

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