When There Is Nothing Left But Love novel (Ashton and Scarlett ) novel Chapter 466

Joseph delivered several dishes over and saw me while I was arranging the books in the living room. As he moved, he asked, “Are you preparing for the exam, Mrs. Fuller?”

I nodded. “I’ve wanted to take the exam for a while but had to postpone it after everything that’s happened. Now that I finally have the time to, I might as well do it.”

He smiled. “That’s good. It’s nice to be able to do the things you like.”

It was rare to hear a typically aloof man like Joseph uttering such words.

When Ashton returned with Summer, I was just about to cook after having washed the vegetables.

Noticing me in the kitchen, his slender figure came up to me from behind and held onto me clingily. “Each time I see you in the kitchen, I think I’m the world’s luckiest man.”

I couldn’t help but laugh. “Don’t be silly. Who’s coming over later?”

“John and his fiancée, who’s also your future sister-in-law,” he said with a smirk, leaning down to kiss me on the lips when he caught me giving him a sidelong glance.

I swerved in time to avoid it, chiding, “Stop it. Joseph and Summer are around.”

“Just five seconds,” he said in a husky voice.

But it was never only five seconds with him. Had it not been for the vegetables in the frying pan, it would’ve taken several more five seconds than one hand could count.

Just as I was done cooking, the sound of a car engine sounded from the outside. Hearing that, Summer dashed energetically toward it.

When she saw John get off the car, she jumped on him without any consideration and shouted in excitement, “Uncle John!”

He walked over to the passenger side and pulled open the car door with Summer in his embrace.

I never imagined that the woman who would appear in sight was Hannah Anne.

Having only met her a few times four years ago, it seemed like she hadn’t changed much. She was as gentle and elegant as she used to be, albeit instead of the tight-fitting dress she used to love, she now wore a loose-fitting one.

Well, I guess she’s not a stranger.

She turned toward me and smiled faintly. “Ms. Stovall, it’s been a while.”

I returned to my senses and approached her, taking her hand in mine. “It’s been a while indeed. The dishes are ready. Let’s eat first.”

As the four of us took our seats, John glanced at Ashton for a bit before resting his gaze on me. “If you’re used to living in the apartment in the city center, then don’t shift anymore. A house shouldn’t be left vacated for too long anyway.”