When There Is Nothing Left But Love
Chapter 1680

Chapter 1680

Chapter 1680 She Knows

Summer was bold and honest as she said that. However, she instantly deflated upon meeting Ashton’ssharp and intelligent eyes after she ended her words.

Even I was scared by his look. Thinking that there was a misunderstanding between them, Iimmediately stood up and held his arm to get the situation in control. “Please, speak properly. Don’tscare the child.”

Yet, he seemed to not hear what I said. Instead, his eyes were glued on Summer the entire time asthough he planned to see through her cover.

As the time ticked by, Summer finally admitted defeat. Looking dejected, she lowered her head.

“When did you know about it?” Ashton asked coldly.

“What?” I was perplexed and was still clueless after shifting my gaze from Summer to him.

Summer, on the other hand, drooped her head lower as she attempted to change the topic. “What doyou mean? Are we done visiting all the deceased? If so, I want to go back first. After what hadhappened to the club yesterday, I don’t want an accident to also occur in Wenville, so can you let meoff?”

“Up to this point, are you sure you want to keep being obstinate?” However, Ashton was persistent anddidn’t plan to drop the matter at ease.

Even though I felt that he was being too overbearing, I couldn’t help but notice something was off.Thus, I chose to stand aside to see what Ashton planned to do next.

Nonetheless, Summer knew how I could sway Ashton’s decision at ease. Therefore, when she failed topersuade him, she changed her target to me.

“Mommy, both Wenville and the club are my businesses. I believe that you’ll support me, right?”

“Of course.” Without hesitation, I nodded in agreement. When I snapped back to my senses in the nextsecond, I paused briefly before adding, “But your dad isn’t an unreasonable person. Judging from hisserious look, he might really have something he needs to discuss with you. Although your businessesare important, your family should be your priority. So, why don’t you listen to what he plans to say first?”

Hearing that, Summer knitted her brows further, knowing that we wouldn’t change our minds at thatpoint.

I felt sorry upon taking in how distressed she was. Hence, I urged Ashton to quickly ask his questionsto spare her from this awkward situation, “You always stop speaking halfway recently. Summer mightbe independent, but she’s still not an adult yet. Don’t treat her the same as you treat your businesspartner. It’s quite a hassle to guess your words, so why don’t you be straightforward and spit it outalready?”

He seemed to be considering my advice as he narrowed his eyes.

Sadly, he decided to dismiss my words after a moment of consideration. When he once again openedhis mouth, his voice still sounded cold.

While pointing at Macy’s tombstone, he inquired, “Do you really not recognize the person lying there?”

At that, Summer’s expression turned even bitter. The silence went on for a few more seconds beforeshe suddenly bowed at us. “I’m sorry, Daddy and Mommy. I’ll need to return to K City now.”

With that said, she turned around and left. Her footsteps grew faster as she walked farther and fartheraway from us.

Just before she started to run, Ashton suddenly raised his voice, yelling, “Jared Crest doesn’t plan toleave! No one is going to leave!”

As soon as his remarks ended, Summer halted in her tracks but refused to turn around.

Ashton took in a deep breath. Next, with a hint of helplessness, his attractive voice sounded in the quietcemetery. “Just because Scarlett isn’t your biological mother, no matter how good she does, youalways keep your distance. Yet, when it comes to him, you lose your composure the moment you knowthat he’s going to leave you. Summer Stovall, do you really feel no guilt at all?”

Worried that he would reveal the incident years ago, I quickly tugged at him with a disapproving look.“Ashton Fuller! Do you know what you’re saying now?”

After saying that, my mind went blank for two seconds before the realization hit me hard.Dumbfoundedly, I turned to look at Summer, asking, “Y-You knew?”

Ashton would never say something he wasn’t sure of. Hence, it could only mean that Summer hadreally known about her identity.

To hide what happened between Macy and Jared from her is a silent rule that everyone obeys. In thatcase, who is the one that wastes all our efforts?

Before Summer could answer him, he reminded again, “If you still acknowledge us as your parents,you better be honest.”