In Love, Never Say Never (Ashton Fuller and Scarlett Stovall) novel Chapter 276

“I’ll apply the ointment for you,” he replied sternly.

“No need. I’m fine,” I croaked out in a raspy voice.

His gaze darkened. “Either I help you apply the ointment, or you do it yourself. Decide.”

I burst out furiously. “Ashton, will you please stop?” I was drained out, but he kept getting on my nerves.

He nodded. “So, I’ll do it?”

His insistence annoyed the hell out of me.

I sat up and gave him a forceful shove. He was caught unaware and toppled to the ground. “Ashton, can you stop annoying me? I’ve told you again and again to leave me alone. Are you deaf?”

As soon as I yelled that out, I flopped down and buried myself under the covers.

I hadn’t acted that way for some time.

Deep down, I knew it was wrong to lash out at him. But I couldn’t help myself.

I thought he would leave, but he wrapped his arms around me gently. “I shouldn’t have done that last night. I’m sorry.”

He lowered his voice and cajoled, “Don’t be mad at me. You can beat me up later after you feel better. Eat something, will you?”

Mrs. Eriksen arrived with dinner. “Dinner’s ready!”

Ashton nodded and ordered, “Leave us alone.”

After she departed, he picked me up and strode toward the table.

He placed me in his lap. I wasn’t wearing shoes, so he told me to step on his shoes.

It seemed like he was cajoling a child. “Look at the delicious spread. Come on, eat up.”

He was really bad at this. Offering a forkful of pasta to me, he coaxed, “Come on. Open your mouth!”

I closed my eyes and avoided him. “I can eat myself.”

“Let me feed you.” He pushed the pasta into my mouth. Utterly vexed, I insisted, “I can eat myself!”

I sat on the sofa, picked up a fork, and started eating.

I didn’t have lunch, but I wasn’t hungry at all. After a few mouthfuls, I stopped.

Ashton frowned at me. “Finish your food.”

I knitted my brows and forced down another few bites. “I’m done. I want to sleep now.”

“I’ll stay with you.” He pressed on the bell so Mrs. Eriksen would clear up the utensils.