When There Is Nothing Left But Love Chapter 281


    I drew my lower lip between my teeth. She was right. After all, Parker was dead. Ashton would have to


    keep his word, no matter what. If something had happened to Reba, he would need to take care of


    her.


    I sneered at her. “Reba, if you’re willing to sacrifice your whole life, I don’t mind your existence. After


    all, we share a bed at night. You know he doesn’t love you romantically. I can’t believe you’re okay with


    waiting for him. You’re not even his mistress. If that’s the case, why should I mind?”


    As the color drained from her face, I continued, “Your existence might bother us asionally, but you’ll


    have to waste the rest of your life doing this. However, if you leave Ashton, you’ll have a different life.


    You’re pretty with a powerful family background. There will be other men who would make you happy.


    Look, Joe is a good example. It’s obvious he really likes you. Even if Cameron’s reputation gets torn to


    shreds, you can still take care of her. The Moore family is too strong for me to destroy. So, as long as


    you leave, I won’t get to sabotage your future.”


    I was telling the truth. As long as Reba was willing to give up, my actions wouldn’t bring harm to her.


    However, judging from her persistence toward Ashton all over the years, I knew she would refuse to


    leave as she was used to him.


    Indeed, a menacing glint shed across her gaze.


    She shook her head. “No, I won’t leave him. If you refuse to let my mother off, then we’ll fight till the


    end. Let’s make things difficult for each other. Scarlett, you want nothing else, but I want both him and


    my family. I won’t give up.”


    I shrugged. “Fine. Let’s see who will win.”


    Reba was greedy, as she wanted everything. She was right. It seemed like I wanted nothing else,


    but it was because I had nothing to begin with.


    I didn’t realize when Reba left the cafe. I sat in my seat as my heart clenched slowly. To her, losing


    a baby meant a few days of pain.


    After I lost my child, I lost the will to live. She had her parents and rtives, but I had nothing else.


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    The coffee stain had dried off. I knew I must be a pathetic mess by now.


    Standing up, I got ready to head back to work. Suddenly, I noticed someone standing beside me.


    Ashton’s sudden appearance gave me a shock. I thought he’s busy?


    “W-Why are you here?” I grabbed my bag and prepared to leave.


    He narrowed his eyes. “Who were you with earlier?”


    “No one!” I replied. Turning around, I noticed Jared and Joe taking a seat at a nearby table. It seemed


    like they had just arrived.


    Ashton urged. “Why is there coffee on your outfit?”


    The coffee had dried by now, but the stain was still visible. I furrowed my brows and lied, “I spilled


    coffee on myself identally.”


    Ashton snickered and nced at me as if I were a clown making a fool of myself. “You poured coffee


    on yourself?”


    I bit my lip and changed the topic. “Are you here to talk about work?”


    He looked away from the empty cup on my table and insisted, “Who did this to you?”


    “Will you beat her up or pour a cup of coffee over her head?” I frowned and retorted.


    He arched a brow. “So that’s what you like?”


    I was rendered speechless.


    “Forget it. You should go back to work. I need to return to my office!” Tattling on Reba was useless.


    After all, he wouldn’t beat her up, would he?


    He grabbed my wrist. “What did she tell you?”


    I could feel my head throbbing. “Ashton, we can talk about this at home. You should go back to work.”


    Prying his hand off, I headed out of the cafe.


    Soon, Ashton caught up to me. He draped his zer over my shoulders. “You didn’t drive here, right?


    I’ll give you a ride home. Change into a clean clothes before going back to yourpany.”


    I knitted my brows and shook my head to refuse his offer. “No need. It’s dry by now. I just need to deal


    with something back in thepany. I’ll head home right after that.”


    “Is it that urgent?” he inquired sternly. When I met his gaze, he softened and said, “Go home and take a


    shower. Don’t you feel ufortable?”


    “It’s fine.”


    “Scarlett!” Ashton scowled. “We should get along better. After all, we’re married. Why are you doing


    this?”


    I frowned instinctively at his words. Mrs. Eriksen was right. He had been working hard to deal with the


    problems. I could see how hard he was trying to take care of me.


    After a pause, I gave him a nod. “Okay. Let’s go home, then.”


    His expression rxed as he brought me to his car. After he drove away, I asked, “Don’t you need to


    inform Dr. Crest and your friend?”