When There Is Nothing Left But Love Chapter 474


    I began to pity her. She’d be a bundle of nerves over the appearance of this kid. I scoffed,


    “Biological rtionships are such fascinating things. No one can predict how they’ll y out in the


    future, so here’s a piece of advice for you—just focus on the baby in your belly and live your life without


    worrying about every little thing.”


    Jared obviously doesn’t love her at all. The only bargaining chip she has is her unborn baby.


    I didn’t want to continue debating such meaningless topics with her, so I quickly entered the restroom.


    Suddenly Stacey was calling me. I was reluctant to pick up the phone but decided to answer the call


    after some thought.


    “Are you busy? Can we grab a bite together tomorrow?” She worked at Fuller Corporation, and I knew


    she was busy as she frequentlymuted between K City and J City.


    After some thought, I replied, “Tomorrow’s the weekend. I may need to bring Summer to the book store.


    I can’t confirm if I’ve any free time yet.”


    “We can just grab a quick dinner. It won’t take long.” She paused for a moment before continuing, “I


    know you have some misgivings about me, but Scarlett, you need to hear me out. We always have to


    put ourselves first. Besides, she deserved it.”


    Stacey’s usation against Nancy on the filming set—whether intentional or not—wasn’t a big deal to


    me. But I do have the right to choose my own friends, and I’d rather spend my time with people who


    share my values.


    “Alright, see you this weekend then.” Phone calls were devoid of visual cues and could often be


    misleading.


    She answered, “See you!”


    As I hung up, I exited the restroom and noticed that Summer wasn’t at our table. Only Ashton and


    Jared were there. I frowned as I asked, “Where’s Summer?”


    “She wanted to pick a dessert; she went to pick it out with Kristina,” Jared replied.


    I was worried and a little angry, but I couldn’t take it out on Jared. I looked at Ashton and said,


    “Summer’s a cheeky kid, and Ms. Ludwick’s pregnant. How can you let her follow Kristina?”


    Ashton sensed my panic and stood up, holding my hand. “They’re just in the restaurant. Don’t worry,


    they’ll be back soon.”


    I shook off his hand and walked towards the dessert area. It’s not that I don’t trust Kristina. It’s just that


    her character is unreliable. Summer’s very existence is a threat to her unborn baby. There’s too much


    risk involved.


    The restaurant was huge, and I walked a whole round before seeing Summer. She was busy choosing


    desserts from the disy counter.


    I let out a sigh of relief when I saw that she was safe. Then I noticed that Kristina was taking a photo of


    Summer on her phone. I frowned and strode forward, snatching the phone from her hands to delete the


    photos.


    “Ms. Ludwick, that is my daughter. You can’t take or distribute photos of her without my permission.”


    My sudden appearance surprised her. She appeared chagrined as she looked at me. “Scarlett, don’t


    you think you’re overreacting? I just thought her expression was adorable when she was choosing


    desserts, so I wanted to take some photos. I don’t have any ulterior motives. You can’t possibly think


    that of me.”


    “I can and I will!” I replied coldly as I walked towards Summer. Pulling Summer towards me, I looked at


    Kristina. “For your own safety, please stay away from my daughter!”


    Her smile was chilling as she kept her phone. “If she was really your child, I’d understand the extent of


    your concern. She’s not really yours though. And yet, you’re devoted to her. Don’t tell me the rumors


    are actually true? Is Mr. Fuller barren? And that’s why you’re treating someone else’s child like the


    apple of your eye?”


    My expression darkened. My tone was simmering with anger as I replied, “If you don’t use your mouth


    for anything else, I’d suggest sewing it up so you can’t spew any more nonsense.”


    “So? Are the rumors actually true? Ashton can’t have any children of his own?” she sneered.


    She’de closer to me and whispered thisst bit into my ear. No one else around us would’ve been


    able to hear her.


    I lowered my gaze. Raising my hand, I pped her without a hint of hesitation. It wasn’t a hard p, but


    it was good enough to teach her a lesson.


    She held her cheek as she red at me. “What? Is no one else allowed to mention it?”


    “Try again if you dare,” I said calmly.


    pping someone in a restaurant would inevitably invite attention. Ashton and Jared soon showed up.


    At the sight of the two men, Kristina immediately switched on the waterworks.


    “Jared, I only brought Summer here to pick out desserts, but Ms. Stovall didn’t want me to touch her


    child. She even pped me! That’s too much!”


    I pursed my lips and stared at her coldly. My anger hadn’t subsided. “Kristina, if you’re going to be this


    pretentious, I won’t mind sending another p your way. Don’t think you’re untouchable just because


    you’re pregnant. If you like to act the victim, I can y along and be the viin.”


    Jared frowned as he looked at me. “We can talk things out calmly. There’s no need to get physical.”


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    He’d uttered these words nonchntly before turning towards Summer. “Summer, is there anything


    else you’d like to eat?”


    Summer lifted her head to look at me before she turned to stare at a weeping Kristina. She apparently


    knew what was going on. “She made mommy angry. That’s why mommy hit her.”


    Jared was stunned by her answer. He smiled meekly and nodded. “I know. I’m not ming your


    mommy.”