In Love, Never Say Never

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Hearing his flighty remarks, my face darkened in an instant. “I’m thankful that you don’t mind being my baby’s stepfather, but you’re too good for a woman like me, as you’ve said, who doesn’t treat their marriage seriously,” I riposted, glaring at him.

I shouldn’t waste my time on him. This man is way too unpredictable.

With that, I walked past him out of the pavilion and then briskly walked along the pond, heading toward the house.

I was annoyed when I heard his footsteps getting closer.

My anger was aroused the moment he laid his hand on my shoulder. Without a second thought, I turned around and shoved him away.

As a result of being caught off guard by the sudden force, he fell into the pond with a thud.

The yard light was the only illumination in the pitch-dark night. I tried to take a closer look, but I saw nothing but water ripples in the lake. I hit the panic button when it hit me that he was drowning. “Help! Someone is drowning!”

Then, I leaned on the edge of the pond, calling out his name. However, I received no response. Since I had no idea of the depth of the lake, thinking that he was drowned, I got too frightened that I broke into tears. “Somebody, help! Help!”

“Pfft!” All of a sudden, Marcus emerged from the water, wiping the water off his face. “Stop crying! I’m not dead yet!”

I was in a daze the whole while when he climbed out of the lake with his clothes soaking wet.

composed manner, I realized he had frightened me on

You think this is

like that? My heart nearly leaped out

he was acting calm and relaxed. “It’s cooler in the lake, so I decided to stay

lame excuse further aroused my anger. Being overcome by fury, I once again pushed him

Thump!

Stovall! You…” He was flailing about in the water, but I decided

tall figure standing in the shadows. His expression

a while before making my way toward him. “Has Sally sobered Benjamin

his icy gaze from Marcus as he answered, “Yes. He’s feeling better

out of the pond. “How did you get in there? Couldn’t you be more careful?” The reproach

Marcus because of his father’s attitude toward him. That

my head to face

finish my words, Marcus interrupted me. With a defiant smile, he

roof. “You… You…” He stuttered while pointing at

to ease his breathing. Then, she turned to face Marcus. “Marc, you shouldn’t make your father angry. It’s cold outside. You better go get changed, or else you might catch a cold.” With that, she

back figures. Then, giving Ashton a taunting sidelong glance as he walked past him, he stopped

as I

Ashton to explain to him in case he misunderstood me. “I’m not crying for him! I’m crying because

my hair behind