When There Is Nothing Left But Love
Chapter 624

Chapter 624

Stunned, Sally paused for a moment before replying to me, “Honey, what are you saying? This is all sosudden.”

“Thank you!” I cut her off and wrapped my arms around her. There was a bittersweet feeling in mychest.

This world is never a place dictated by absolute rights or wrongs. Aren’t we all merely treading greyareas day by day?

There was an anxious expression on her face as she asked, “Is something wrong?”

I gave her a cheeky smile in return. “Yes, I’m hoping you can help me with something.”

Surprised, she asked, “What is it?” Her expression turned serious.

“Can I borrow some money?”

She laughed out loud at my request. “Honey, you gave me a shock!” She pulled out some notes fromher pocket and stuffed them in my hands.

Then, she chided me, “Honey, why did you make it so dramatic? I really thought something serious hadhappened.”

I chuckled as I counted out the money I needed and returned the rest to her. “A tenner is enough.”

I left Sally’s house and headed to the taco stand. After I paid the seller, I went back to the villa.

Ashton wasn’t home yet. I drifted off into a daydream as I stared at the magnolias in full bloom in theyard.

I snapped out of my daydream and decided to do something useful around the house. I started tidyingup the second floor, and I had just finished cleaning the bedroom when Ashton came back.

He frowned when he saw me. “Your back is hurt. Just let Flora deal with the cleaning.” As he gently toldme off, he pulled me down to sit on the bed.

He continued, “I heard you paid a visit to Aunt Sally today.”

I nodded and looked at him. Suddenly I didn’t know what else to say, and I just stayed silent.

I leaned on his chest and listened to the calming sound of his heartbeat.

He spoke up first. “You didn’t have any cash on you?”

Slightly surprised, I nodded. “I bought some food from a taco stand in an alley. I didn’t have any cashon me, so I borrowed some money from Aunt Sally.”

This got a sigh out of him. “You can draw money using the debit card I gave you. Just use it wheneveryou need to buy something.”

I nodded before asking, “Do we have any cash at home?”

“There are several thousand in the drawer in the study. You can take it whenever you need it.”

I mumbled my understanding and continued hugging him, just taking in his scent in silence.

It had been drizzling in K City. I stood before the Moore residence, hesitating. If I go in, they’ll ask me tostay for dinner, and if I say no, I’ll upset both Cameron and Zachary.

In the end, I decided not to go in. I lingered for a moment longer before leaving.

Rain showers during spring weren’t chilly. Instead, they brought with them warmer weather.

Enjoying the weather, I walked around aimlessly after leaving the Moore residence. Somehow I endedup outside the Fuller Corporation office.

So much time has passed, but I can still remember when I first set foot in K City five years ago. My lifehas changed so much since then.

I approached the reception counter, certain that I would be required to make an appointment. To mysurprise, the receptionist seemed to recognize me. She greeted me, “Mrs. Fuller, welcome to theoffice.”

Pleasantly surprised, I asked, “How do you know me?”

“Mr. Fuller informed us that you might drop by. You can just head on up,” she said amicably.

I’d almost forgotten that my return to K City—as well as my relationship with the Fullers—had beensplashed across the tabloids. There wasn’t much that the public didn’t know about me, let alone forsomeone who worked at the Fuller Corporation.

I walked into Ashton’s office on the top floor of the building. He was already waiting for me at the door.There was a black fountain pen in his hand as if he’d gotten up in the middle of working.

He pulled me into his arms and smiled gently. I could feel him releasing a sigh of relief. “Why’d yousuddenly drop by?”

Realizing that my clothes and hair were wet, he pulled me into his private restroom. He rummagedaround for one of his spare shirts as he said sheepishly, “You should take a shower and change intodry clothes.”

I looked at the shirt in his hands and chewed my lips hesitantly. “We’re at your office.” What I reallywanted to say was that the office was a public area, unlike our house. It would probably be quite

inappropriate for me to walk around in his shirt.

He smirked and gave me a peck on my lips. “It’s fine. Just wear this first. I’ll ask Joseph to bring you aset of clothes in a bit.”

I heard his office line ringing as I walked into the restroom. I could make out the baritone of his voice ashe replied, “Come in!”

Someone’s probably here to pass him some documents. I turned on the showerhead and startedbathing.

I felt much warmer after the shower. I put on the black shirt he’d given me, which was longer than I’dexpected. The shirt brushed my knees.

I patted my hair dry instead of using a hairdryer. I walked out of the restroom and saw Rachel standingbeside Ashton at his desk.

They were so engrossed in their discussion on the marketing strategies for the AI project that I thoughtAshton must’ve missed my entrance.

Not wanting to disturb them, I waited quietly at the door of the restroom.

Their discussion ended abruptly. His gaze then landed on me as he chided, “You should blow-dry yourhair, or you’ll fall sick.”

His brief remarks caused both of them to lose track of their discussion, and Rachel’s gaze swivelled inmy direction.

She was obviously surprised at my appearance. Her eyes travelled my entire length, stopping on theblack shirt I was wearing.