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.

on purpose. My chest heaved heavily while I was quivering in

think this is

that? My heart nearly leaped out

relaxed. “It’s cooler in the lake, so I decided to stay

aroused my anger. Being overcome by fury, I once again pushed him into the lake. “Then you should

Thump!

in the water, but

saw Ashton’s tall figure standing in the shadows. His expression was perfectly

my way toward him. “Has Sally

retrieved his icy gaze from Marcus as he answered, “Yes.

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

his father’s attitude toward him. That poor guy never got any concern from

my head to face

lake.” Before I could finish my words, Marcus interrupted me. With a defiant smile, he provoked his father, “Sorry

Benjamin hit the roof. “You… You…” He stuttered

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 helped her husband into the

looking at his father and stepmother’s back figures. Then, giving Ashton a taunting sidelong glance as he walked past him, he stopped in

help frowning as I found his words

Ashton to explain to him in case he misunderstood me. “I’m not

hair behind my ears. “I