In Love, Never Say Never (Ashton Fuller and Scarlett Stovall) novel Chapter 1232

It was an unlocked phone!

Immediately, I dialled Ashton’s number and waited anxiously.

Soon, after a soft beep, Ashton’s deep voice sounded over the line. “Scarlett Stovall.”

“How did you know it was me?” This was a foreign number that wasn’t saved on his phone, so I didn’t think he would answer the call.

“Did you see Marcus?” asked Ashton.

Huh? That sounds strange. My excitement faded away as I replied in a low voice, “Yes, I did. I followed them here for Baby’s sake.”

“Should I praise you for being a great mother?” Ashton mocked. “I must’ve been too lenient with you. Look, you’re threatening me with what I loved most.”

My heart skipped a beat at his words.

Ashton had spent his life in hatred. He didn’t expect to fall in love with me, so I was special to him. Even our son was second in importance after me. Yet, I risked myself just to save my son.

If my bet paid off, it would be a happy ending. If it didn’t, Ashton would hate me for the rest of his life.

“Ashton,” I uttered, not knowing what else to say.

He fell silent for a long time before stating firmly, “This is the first and last time. I will not forgive you if you do it again.”

He had let me off the hook, so I hurriedly caved in. “As long as our son is safe, I promise I won’t do it again.”

I heard him sighing through the phone. “You should now know why I didn’t want you to stay in touch with Marcus.”

Ashton’s change of topic caught me by surprise. “You knew something was wrong with Marcus’ disappearance?”

“Remember when I told you a few culprits are still at loose?”

“You mean the White family are involved?” I was shell-shocked. “Joseph found a document with Marcus’ grandfather’s signature on it, but we still can’t be sure,” he replied.