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.

of all people, happened to be standing at the entrance of the cafe. Behind her was Marcus, who presumably just parked

 filthy,” said Sharon cruelly. The expression on

and frowned before nodding in

turned around to leave but were stopped by a well-intentioned

here for coffee? Where would

“Well, your establishment seems to be more

taken aback and turned to look at Sally

cafe was initially quiet, but the commotion had attracted the attention of the other patrons. Soon, whispers were heard

the f*ck is wrong with that

lady in white is a scion of the 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

explains it! No wonder the ex-wife is so unhappy about this. How can such a prominent

S

Maybe it’s

heard that the couple are about twenty years apart. Doesn’t

glanced pale-faced at Sharon but did not say much else. She turned around

thus blocking her path. “What’s the rush? Everyone is curious about your little love story, so why not tell

I was aware that I was being a little harsh, but I could not let this slide. “You failed to retain something valuable and let it slip through your fingers. I’d suggest having

by a few octaves. “Just who the hell do you think

me behind her, concerned that Sharon might hurt me. “Nobody is pointing fingers at you, but if you’d like us to, just keep going as loudly as you can. I dare you.

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

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