Chapter 1370
When There Is Nothing Left But Love
Heâs still alive?
Ashtonâs expression turned grim and crestfallen. âI donât even know who I am anymore. There are
times I thought I might not be his biological son. I even stole Uncle Charlieâs hair to run a DNA test. Yet,
the results showed that Iâm a Fuller!â
He gritted his teeth and clenched his fists. I could hear the cracking sound of his bones as he did so.
I totally understood his disappointment and frustration.
Why would a father fake his own death and dump his own child for more than two decades? While his
son grew up in misery, he was enjoying the time of his life on the other side of the world. What kind of
father is he?
Christopherâs existence at this point had turned Ashtonâs entire life into a joke.
I decided not to probe further as I could tell he was overwhelmed with emotions. After a short drive,
Joseph parked the car by the road.
âIâll drop you here, Mrs. Fuller,â Joseph said, âThe hotel is just right across the street, and Millieâs car is
right in front.â
I nodded and got down from the car.
Since we did not know if Christopher was our foe or friend, it was better if we remained cautious.
So many thoughts popped up in my mind that day that I could hardly sleep.
When I was just about to catch some sleep at sunrise, someone knocked on the door.
It must be Emery. I woke up and walked over to open the door. However, the moment I lifted my head, I
saw a seemingly affable man standing by the door. It was Christopher.
By right, I should call him Dad, but I could not bring myself to do so. I just stood there and locked eyes
with him for a few seconds.
Whatâs his relationship with Bill? What did Christopher do when they exchanged the kids?
Wait a minute! Whatâs he doing here? He should be meeting Ashton in Billâs house right now to sort
things out!
âI thought youâd invite me into your room,â Christopher smiled and said. From the expression on his
face, I could not tell what was on his mind at all.
I did not respond to his snide remark. After a short pause, I stepped aside and allowed him to enter.
Without hesitation, he headed straight into my room.
He moved just like Ashton; it was as if they were cut from the same cloth.
I began to wonder if Bill had truly arranged a meeting for them.
Anyway, since the man was here, I might as well talk to him on behalf of Ashton.
I grabbed a coat and wrapped it around myself before I sat opposite Christopher.
âHow can I help you, Mr. Hall?â I asked, âOr should I call you Mr. Fuller? I thought you were supposed
to have a meeting with Ashton.â
Thereâs no point in me playing nice. This man is why Ashton suffered in the last twenty years.
In fact, he should also be held responsible for the death of our first child.
Christopher did not seem to take offense at my hostility. Instead, he poured himself a glass of water
and remarked, âYouâre smarter than I thought.â
âIâm flattered. If you have nothing to say, I have a few questions for you.â I shot him a cold stare,
detesting him for the sleepless nights he put Ashton through. How can he behave so casually as if
nothing had happened?
The manâs lips curled into a smile. He took a sip of water from the glass and looked at me before
asking, âI know you grew up as an orphan, but hasnât Ashton taught you patience and respect after he
married you?â
So condescending. How dare he question my attitude after what he has done to Ashton!
âOf course, he taught me well,â I responded with a perfunctory smile. âBut Iâm afraid not everyone
deserves my respect and patience.â
He let out a cold snort and leaned against the couch, crossing his legs. His eyes held a silent warning
as he gave me a condescending stare. âAshton or the twins? Itâs your call.â