In Love, Never Say Never (Ashton Fuller and Scarlett Stovall) novel Chapter 1385

“I was thinking,” I said, interrupting Ashton, “that even if Fuller Corporation goes bankrupt, we’ll still have help from John and the Moore family. Besides, I think I’m capable of raising three children. All I’m worried about is letting you down. You can’t enjoy the wealth and influence of being a president any longer. You’ll have to make do with our uneventful, quiet happiness. I suppose I’ll be your sugar mommy… “

I trailed off, noticing Ashton staring at me in bewilderment.

“Are you upset?” I asked timidly.

Any man who took pride in his masculinity usually recoiled at the idea of getting a sugar mommy.

Ashton wrinkled his brow for a moment, then abruptly chuckled. “Are you saying that you’ll raise me as well?”

I hadn’t expected him to respond so jovially. My tentative smile widened into a grin. “Sure, what’s your price?”

At my joke, Ashton burst into peals of genuine laughter. In that instant, the dark shadows that had hung over him seemed to have fled. He finally looked rejuvenated.

I saw my chance. Gently stroking his injured hand, I declared, “You’re mine now! I don’t like people who are constantly putting themselves down. You have to stay positive, or I’ll drop you off my list. There’s a long line waiting after you.”

A wicked gleam appeared in his eyes. He pinched my chin, compelling me to meet his eyes. “Then I’ll have to be a good boy and work hard then, won’t I?”

“You know it…” I nodded playfully.

Ashton dipped his head towards me, and before I realized what he was doing, he stole a kiss from me. “Is this what you’re looking for?”

I felt my cheeks instantly burn crimson. Gritting my teeth, I countered cheekily, “It’s a borderline pass. I’m sure you can do much better than that. I’ll be looking forward to it.”