When There Is Nothing Left But Love Chapter 345
As I watched him m the door and leave, my mind buzzed away. It was fine in the beginning, so how
did it be like this?
Momentster, Mrs. Eriksen came upstairs. When she saw me on the floor, seemingly at a loss, she
merely sighed. “Oh dear, you two…”
“Mrs. Eriksen, I want some peace!” I said, ovee by fatigue. I rose from my spot, stumbled out of
the study and into my bedroom, where I proceeded to lock the door.
I must have cked out after that.
Iid on the bed, in a daze, until midnight, when I was awakened by a nightmare.
There was no one beside me. I got up to pour myself a ss of water. I checked the time. It was three
o’clock in the early morning. I supposed I would not be able to fall asleep again after this hour.
I had not eaten anything that night. I opened the door and went downstairs. Mrs. Eriksen had left some
food for me. I took several bites but, honestly, I did not have much of an appetite.
As I headed upstairs, I nced at the study out of habit. There was no one inside. The chaotic mess
had been cleaned up.
It seemed Ashton did not return at all that night. I retired to the bedroom and looked through the email
sent by OrbitTech again.
It did not take long for the weather to get cold, as the second round of heavy snowfall in K City came as
expected.
The entire yard was covered with snow. To avoid traffic jams, people have already begun to shovel
snow outside their homes.
Mrs. Eriksen was surprised to see me up and about when she came in for work. She said, “The new
year’s rolling in soon. People are stocking up on new year goods and decorations. Letty, what do you
say we go shopping after breakfast? See what the stores have on sale.”
I grinned at her. “I have somewhere to go in the afternoon, so I’ll have to pass. Has Ashton purchased
the air ticket to J City for you?”
Mrs. Eriksen’s son and daughter lived in J City. She usually spent the new year break with them every
year. For me, I used to spend it with either Grandma or George. It was great while itsted.
Now that both of them were gone, it had be quite lonely during festivities, as though the holidays
had be meaningless.
I wonder what’s going on at Macy’s. With that thought, I had the urge to give Jackson a call, but I
shrugged it off when I checked the time. It was too early to do that.
I simply turned to Mrs. Eriksen and said, “I’m heading to thepany in a while. Ashton’s not here, so
you don’t have to make breakfast for us.”
She looked like she wanted to say something, but I had already grabbed the keys and gone out the
door.
Work at the White Corporation started at nine. I got there early, so I waited in the office for a while
before I went looking for the person in charge of OrbitTech to discuss work.
Research and development of AI could not possibly be achieved in a few short days, but I was pleased
to see the progress we were making.
As I came out of the R&D Department, I bumped into Sally. It had been a few days since she moved
back to the White residence, and it seemed she had officially returned to work at the White Corporation
as well.
She saw me egging to leave, and said, “Are you in a rush?”
I shook my head. “No. What’s up?”
She sped her hands and spoke, “The new year’s just around the corner. What ns do you and
Ashton have this year? Are you returning to J City or staying here in K City? I heard that the Stovall
family is adding you to the family register. What are your ns for theing year?”
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“Not sure,” I said, facing her. “Why don’t you ask Ashton?”
With that said, I got ready to leave, but when I reached the lobby I chanced upon a group of people just
entering the building.
Among them were Ashton and Joe. They must havee to talk about work.
In the reception area, Ashton’s slender figure was particrly eye-catching. He stood with one hand in
his pocket and seemed to be chatting with Joe about something important.
Our eyes met. He frowned at me, apparently still bitter about what happened. Briefly stunned, I pursed
my lips and looked away as I headed towards the exit.
“Scarlett, have you had your breakfast?” Joe spoke as he came up and blocked my way. I could not
pretend that I did not see them.
I stopped walking. My eyes darted to Ashton, who was still wearing the suit fromst night. I could see
the wrinkles.
“Later!” I replied. Other colleagues greeted me from the side and I responded to them in turn, ready to
leave.
I looked back at Joe and said, “I have other matters to tend to, so I’ll get going!”
“Come on, Scarlett. Ashton and I are going for lunch soon. You shoulde with us!”
“No, thanks. I really have other things to do. You go ahead!” I said, feeling for my car keys.
Ashton’s face grew cold. He threw an icy nce at Joe and uttered calmly, “Are you that free?”
I pressed my lips. I had no intention to linger, so I said to Joe, “I’m leaving. See you!”
Then I left without waiting for Joe to respond.
I managed to hear Joe’s petnt strife with Ashton from behind me. “You’re saying I’m too free?
Ashton, you’re one to talk. Who was the one who didn’t sleep at allst night and spent every waking
moment drinking? Who’s the depressed one here?”
I was not sure what to make of that.
I got out of the building and into my car. I had barely got the engine started when my phone rang. It was
Stacey.
I turned the engine off to take her call. “Hi. What’s up?”
“Can youe to J City, hopefully by today?” she said, sounding quite serious over the phone.
I froze at her request. “What happened?”
There was a pause before she continued, “I don’t really know how to put this. I think they want to keep
this a secret from you. That’s why they haven’t called. But the truth wille to light sooner orter.
So… why don’t youe back and take a look at it yourself? You need to know the cause.”