When There Is Nothing Left But Love novel (Ashton and Scarlett ) novel Chapter 1618

Ding!

When the elevator door opened, Ashton almost lifted me off my feet to carry me inside.

Only after the elevator started going down did the man loosen his grip. Angry at Ashton for what he did to me, I distanced myself as far away as the space allowed me to.

Ashton had his reasons for being so jealous, and I could understand what he was going through. After all, Marcus had made a move on me on more than one occasion.

However, I knew I could not live with myself if I pretended like I had no idea that Marcus was dying.

With both my hands on the elevator handrail, I suddenly thought of an idea to get the best of both worlds. With it, not only would I be able to sneak behind Ashton’s back, but I could also reignite Marcus’ will to live.

“Don’t even think about it.” Suddenly, Ashton’s harsh words severed my train of thoughts.

Embarrassed by how easily the man managed to see through me, I bit my lower lips defiantly before defending myself. “I don’t know what you’re referring to because I wasn’t thinking about anything.”

The man then narrowed his eyes at me and made a strange suggestion. “Why don’t you turn around?”

Baffled, I hesitantly did as Ashton said, only to find absolutely nothing behind me. All I could see was my own reflection on the metallic elevator wall.

“I don’t get it.”

“Take a good look at yourself,” demanded Ashton as he walked over to stand beside me. “You think that I’m incapable of being rational when it comes to anything related to Marcus, but what about you? Think about it. When have you ever not given in to your sympathy for the man?”

After the door opened, Ashton naturally turned around to take my hand before walking out of the elevator.

When we drove out of the hospital parking lot, Ashton turned in the opposite direction instead of heading home.

“Where are we going?” I inquired, still struggling to come back to my senses.

“Audrey just called and said that she wants dessert tonight,” answered Ashton with a half-smile while his eyes remained on the road.

I then thought about everything the man said to me back in the hospital. Although Marcus had been in many life-and-death situations, he somehow always managed to come through. Besides, it’s not like my sympathy will change the man’s fate. There’s nothing wrong with sympathizing with others, but that doesn’t mean I should neglect those who love me. I’m so fortunate to have such lovely children and a loving husband.

Therefore, I tried my best to forget about Marcus for the moment and played along with Ashton. “Are you trying to fatten her up with late-night desserts? Not to mention how all that sugar is going to ruin her teeth. You really shouldn’t spoil her like that.”