When There Is Nothing Left But Love novel (Ashton and Scarlett ) novel Chapter 1582

The need to have a perfect plan for everything had already been carved into Ashton’s bones, but I had to say, he successfully convinced me.

One could never predict how sly and cunning the enemy could be. The only way to win in a battle of wits was to be more cunning than everyone else.

There was no such thing as a completely unselfish hero. Everyone, regardless of who they were, always subconsciously looked out for themselves. It was simply human instinct to think about the ways something could benefit or harm you.

At least, from today onward, Shaun now had a home as well as proper protection. Under the Fuller family, no one would ever treat him differently from our kids again. Both Ashton and I would make sure of that.

I was still unsatisfied at being so easily convinced by Ashton. Even though I was already agreeing deep inside, I purposely started to argue, “How sure are you that you can control him?”

Human beings were ever-changing. Not even God could anticipate how something might turn out, much less us.

Ashton suddenly lay down on my lap and closed his eyes. At ease, he murmured, “Even the strongest hero falls to temptation.”

As he spoke, he even stretched out languidly like a cat basking in the sun. Even though I started trying to get him off, it was practically impossible to move him.

I couldn’t do anything. The very moment I looked up, I noticed Joseph looking at us through the rearview mirror as he studied us secretly with a devious smile on his face. My cheeks heated up and all I could do was turn away and look at the passing scenery, deciding to leave Ashton be.

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We finally got home and met the people we had been missing for so long.

“My dear Scar! I’ve missed you!”

Someone dressed in a floral suit with gold-rimmed sunglasses strutted toward me with open arms.

Holden looked at me with an ambiguous smile as he mocked, “The two of you must be baby-printing machines.”

His tone led me to believe that he almost definitely had misunderstood things.

He was so talented at babbling on and on that I felt like I had aged ten years by the time he finished prying. I decided to just change the subject and move into the main topic. “What brings you here, Mr. Taylor? I know you’re a busy man, so just come out with it. I would hate to waste your precious time.”

Holden chuckled evilly before following me to the living room and sitting down with one leg idly crossed over the other. “It’s been six years and yet you’re still so sharp with your words. I guess the saying of time mellowing out women really doesn’t apply to you.”

“The same goes for you, too.” I chuckled. “Your skin looks just the same as before.”

“Really?” Holden actually lifted a hand and caressed his own cheek and chin.