In Love, Never Say Never (Ashton Fuller and Scarlett Stovall) novel Chapter 295

He had the call on speaker. Joe took a few seconds before he replied in an aggravated manner, “Ashton, what else could I possibly say to her? She lashed out and scolded me earlier. Don’t tell me you’re calling me to yell at me too?”

Ashton let out a cough and said in a deep voice, “It is understandable for her to scold you. I was even beaten up because of you. Find an opportunity to apologize to her.”

Joe frowned. “What for? I didn’t even provoke her. Why should I apologize?”

“If you don’t apologize, I will have to sleep in the guest room. Do you think you should apologize now?” Upon hearing Ashton’s words, I became speechless instantly. It sounded as if I had mistreated him.

Joe paused for a while then said, “Ashton, you… Are you in love?”

Without any hesitation, Ashton nodded. “Yes, she is my wife.”

“Alright, I’ll set a time and invite Jared as well. Let’s have a meal and I’ll apologize to… your missus!”

“Yes!” Ashton hung up right after.

I hid under the blanket and couldn’t see what he was doing. A few seconds later, he turned off the lights and plopped onto the bed.

He tugged the blanket a few times. “Scarlett, it’s winter now. K City’s way colder than J City. If you don’t share the blanket with me, you might need to help me dial for an ambulance tomorrow morning.”

Soon, he stopped tugging and lay quietly next to me.

Listening to his shallow breathing, I thought he might have fallen asleep. I wriggled out of the blanket carefully and saw his upper body laying bare beneath the dim light.

Normally, he would sleep in his pajamas. It was obvious that he slept without clothes on purpose that night.

After some time, his body was cold to the touch. Upon seeing him fast asleep, I removed the blanket that was wrapped around me and placed it over him.

Suddenly, he grabbed my hand and slithered under the blanket. With his arms pulling me into his embrace, I could feel the coldness from his body surrounding me.

“So you’re worried that I might catch a cold? Hm?”

I wanted to kick him instantly. However, he held me down swiftly and said, “Your leg is still hurt, don’t move too much.”

“Ashton, you bastard!” I couldn’t help but yelled. Then I pursed my lips and stared at him sullenly.

He pulled me into his arms again and uttered, “Joe didn’t do that on purpose, and it’s my fault for not handling it well. Initially, I should have made our relationship known to the public, but I had some work to manage in K City. Many people are eyeing on K City too. If someone catches our weakness, I’m worried I might not protect you well then.”

He let out a sigh and hugged me tightly.