In Love, Never Say Never

He gazed at me and replied in a low voice. “Why do you want the sleeping pills? I told Mrs. Eriksen to take them away.”

As I was irritated, he stood up and put on his jacket. “Let’s go to the hospital.”

I pushed him away. “Ashton, just give me the pills, please. I just want to sleep. Can’t you let me take the pills and sleep peacefully for one night? Why do you insist on bringing me out?”

Mrs. Eriksen heard the commotion and chimed in immediately. “The pills are with me. I’ll go take them now. Letty, calm down. I’ll bring them here now!”

Ashton stopped Mrs. Eriksen firmly. “She’ll become dependent on it. You—”

“Shut up, Ashton!” I turned to Mrs. Eriksen and ordered, “Bring me the pills now!”

She looked at Ashton to gain his approval.

I yelled in fury, “Ashton, if you want to control me, why would you bring me back? Are you delighted to see me in pain?”

Furrowing his brows, he hugged me tightly to comfort me. “I wasn’t trying to control you. It’s bad to take too many sleeping pills. You might become dependent on it.”

“Shut the f*ck up! If you won’t let me sleep, send me to Marcus. Stop torturing me!”

“Scarlett!” His eyes reddened in anger. I was too stubborn and emotional, so he caved in. “Bring her the pills.”

and

pill, but it was enough. I grabbed it from her and swallowed it without hesitation. Then I shoved Ashton

was amiss with me. Glancing at me in bed, he turned to Mrs. Eriksen and commanded in a low voice. “Call

nodded profusely

pill, I calmed down and

asleep with the help of medication, he or she would

arrived, I sensed him somehow. I also

open my eyes. Perhaps it was because of the pill I’ve

heard Jared saying my condition could

sure someone stays with her all the time. She might hurt herself anytime. When she’s mentally and physically hurt, she’ll make irrational decisions

Ashton grunted in response.

the rest of their conversation

jolted awake. I thought the pill would allow me to sleep till

lamp by the bedside table was switched on. I was afraid of the dark, so there would always be a light

but accidentally jostled my wound again. I inhaled sharply

a light sleeper, opened his eyes upon hearing

I

around me. “Are you going to be mad at me