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

Chapter 428

Seems like I haven’t lost much.

“People say that wishes made at the Lotus Temple will come true. Do you want to try?”

Arching his brows, Colin handed me some candles.

I did not take it. “I don’t have any special wish to make besides hoping that the living is well whereas the dead rests in peace. Everything is fated and pre-destined.”

Summer came running towards me. “Mommy, do you have anyone you long to meet? You can ask for your wish to be granted in your dreams.”

I chuckled and took the lit candle from her hand to place it on the incense burner. “I don’t need to ask for that, Summer. I can see whoever I want to see in my dreams, always.”

Tilting her head, Summer did not quite understand what I said. She gazed at Colin. “Mr. Johnson, what about you? Have you made a wish?”

“My wish is for you and Michael to grow up happily.” Colin grinned with a candle in his hands.

Right when we were leaving, sullen dark clouds gathered along the horizon while cold wind blew in our direction.

Colin offered me his jacket. “Your body is weak, don’t catch a cold.”

I declined with a polite smile.

He frowned and then covered me with his jacket nonetheless.

by the arm, Summer asked softly, “Michael, does your father not like

to

would never

brought a smile to Colin’s face.

took a quick glance at the jacket on my shoulders. My heart did not skip a beat. It’s just a regular care and concern gesture from a close

dozed off. Colin drove us

he wanted to get down and carry Summer into the

do it. It’s late,

was slightly taken aback before regaining his senses and obliged. Although he was already in his forties, Colin

him politely and respectfully served as the

it was nothing more than predictable daily meals and a gentle nod or

sent him off. Suddenly, my phone rang. It was Ashton. I shifted her

for me to show up now?” a low,

familiar silhouette under the dim street

I could sense a

been four long years. He’s become even more impressive and dependable, exuding an effortless charm, and is still as attractive as

Summer,” I said over the phone. With the keys in my bag, a child falling asleep in one arm, and holding a phone on the other, I could not reach for

him chuckle before hanging up. As he approached nearer, I noticed a bouquet of

the bouquet to me. Grinning from ear

would be back, but

is better than

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