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

said Sharon cruelly. The expression on

me and

leave but were

coffee? Where would you like

your establishment seems to be more suited to entertaining notorious maneaters.” She sneered and continued. “A popular

and turned to look

had attracted the attention of

is wrong with that

Fullers, a prominent family here in J City. I think her name is Sally or something like that. I heard that she was his mistress for a good number of years but only became his

How can such a prominent family let the heiress be another man’s

S

Maybe it’s true

couple are about twenty years apart. Doesn’t

far from subtle. Sally glanced pale-faced at Sharon but

rush? Everyone is curious about

your dirty linen in public, doesn’t mean everyone else likes it too.” I was aware that I was being a little harsh, but I could not let this slide. “You failed to retain something valuable and

my words, and her voice immediately went up by a few octaves. “Just who the

like us to, just keep going as loudly as you can. I dare you. By tomorrow, you’ll be the

and gestured at both of us wildly. “Marc, it is clear that they

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