In Love, Never Say Never

These words imply that we’re abusing our power to oppress others.

Her words angered Louis, who had always been a principled and honest person, and he ignored her.

He looked at me instead. Obviously, he wanted to know her identity.

Biting my lips, I responded, “She’s the only daughter of Stanley Newton.”

Louis’ expression darkened as he fell silent.

I said to the calm and composed Colin, “Carry on eating with the kids and Uncle Louis. I’ll handle this.”

Colin glanced at me but did not say much. After muttering something to Louis, he brought the two kids inside.

As an esteemed official, there were things that Louis could not say openly. He looked at me briefly, then followed suit, leaving behind Joyce and myself.

Not wanting to speak rashly, I remained indifferent while looking for a place to sit.

Joyce’s expression was awful. She probably felt frustrated at not being taken seriously despite making a big fuss for a long time.

She pulled herself together and looked at me. “Scarlett, what do you want me to do?”

“Had it not been for the men standing behind me at this moment, it would have been me begging for your mercy

time. Thankfully, I escaped death and avoided the tragedy of being chucked away as a corpse in a

between humans is extremely important. It can help save a life or get even

at me. “What are you going to

I’ve recorded every single word you

she huffed. “Scarlett,

that would affect my quality of life. Hence, I simply replied, “Ms. Newton, you should leave now. Staying here doesn’t

disadvantages. She didn’t know the people around me back then. Therefore, she

that she knows, she’ll surely think hard before she acts. After Joyce’s departure, I stayed

time. With all of them turning up at the same time, I’m

was picked up by his assistant after dinner whereas Colin left

her playmate, Summer

could not fall asleep easily as I age.

buzzing produced by cicadas was the characteristic sound of late summer. It made the night less

was a loud knock at the door. I got up to answer

man’s eyes looked even deeper. His

react, he held me in his arms quietly. A faint smell of alcohol

him into

remained silent as if he had fallen

so I took him back