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

“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.”

lifted his hands

will be changing the prescription in a bit, and you can

me into his embrace. “Don’t worry.

could I not worry? Even though the scar was on his back, it was too huge for me

I recalled what happened that afternoon, my gaze turned onto

lightly. “No. I’ve talked to the prison side, and I’m assured that there

and suggested, “If you are still unable to accept Cameron and Zachary, I can

a little surprised. “Why the sudden

I put

was not directly involved in Naomi’s incident, it still happened because of them. I understand your bitterness towards them, and I don’t wish to make

do that, it means that we are

daze. Just as I was about to speak again,

diagnosed, “The scars are healing well with no big issues. They may start to itch, but

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

taken to get from W City to K City

been waiting at the gate. Sally, who was one of them, went up to Ashton and inquired about

both looked at me. Cameron hesitated for a moment before she asked, “Scarlett, it’s going to be new year’s eve soon, and it’s going to be boring with just

surprised by the offer. I thought about it for a moment and replied,

for his input. Zachary looked at me and added in his low voice, “Let’s spend this festive season together. Emery and Hunter

my lips while I thought about it while glancing over at Ashton, who was being swarmed by the