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

Chapter 182

Chapter 182

“Grandpa had been in poor health these last few years. He passed away from rectal cancer…” I trailed off, unsure of what else to say.

The coffee cup she was holding fell, and a loud crack was heard as it shattered on impact. In a panic, she got up to pick up the shards, but a waiter quickly stepped forward to handle the mess.

Sally’s voice trembled as she apologized profusely for her carelessness.

The waiter hurriedly shook his head and tried to calm her down. “It’s really nothing, ma’am. I just need to clean this up?”

I stretched out my hand to help her up, not knowing how to comfort her. I knew that her apology was not actually meant for the waiter but her deceased father.

Soon enough, Sally was able to regain her composure. Ever the elegant woman that she was, she was able to recover quite quickly from the earlier mishap.

However, her expression was no longer as composed as it was when we entered earlier. Even though she was smiling, it was strained.

“It’s getting late, Aunt Sally. Let’s head back.” I figured that after this revelation, she’d likely not be in the mood to continue shopping.

Sally nodded. “Yeah, let’s go. You should be resting after a full day out.”

Since I was fumbling around with my bag, I also failed to notice that Sally had stopped in her tracks on her way out. I looked up immediately, only to be surprised by what I saw.

It was just our lucky day.

the cafe. Behind her was Marcus, who presumably just parked his

The expression

glanced at me and

to leave but were stopped by a well-intentioned waiter.

coffee? Where would you like to

but kept her eyes on Sally the whole time. “Well, your establishment seems to be more suited to entertaining notorious maneaters.” She sneered and continued. “A popular

was taken aback and turned to look at Sally

attention of the other patrons.

f*ck is

one standing next to the lady in white is a scion of the Fullers, a prominent family here in J City. I think her name

this. How can such a prominent family let the heiress be another man’s mistress? What

S

it’s true

about twenty years apart. Doesn’t this age

subtle. Sally glanced pale-faced at Sharon

rush? Everyone is

you enjoy airing your dirty linen in public, doesn’t mean everyone else likes it too.” I was aware that I was being a little harsh,

self-respect here?” Sharon was angered by my words, and her voice immediately went up by a few octaves. “Just who the hell do

pointing fingers at you, but if you’d like us to,

nearly foaming at the mouth. She grabbed Marcus by the arm and gestured at both of us wildly. “Marc, it is clear that

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