In Love, Never Say Never

“It’s not a big problem, but if it’s not dealt with soon, we’ll face technical problems in the later phase. Besides, something is off with the structure of the base. What do you guys have in the underground? Is it a garage or a warehouse?” Marcus asked.

I was a little bewildered by his question. “There’s nothing underneath. Why?”

He frowned. “Normally, there will have something built underneath with this kind of structure.”

He seemed to have realized something as he kept quiet and pondered for a moment. However, he did not ask further as he looked at me and asked, “Do you want to grab lunch together?”

I shook my head. “No, thanks. I…”

He arched his eyebrow and cut me off, “So, you plan to avoid me forever? We are business partners after all. It’s totally fine to have a meal with business partners, right?”

With his personality, I knew that if I continued to find excuses, he would also continue trying to talk me out of it. Therefore, I complied. “Okay. I know we can grab something to eat behind here. It’s nothing much, but it can fill our stomachs. I still have a lot to do in the afternoon, so I don’t want to waste time going to restaurants that are far away from here.”

He nodded with a smile. “Sure.”

The on-site canteen was one of the temporary facilities built for the convenience of the employees here. It was not big, but it was sufficient for us. The hotel was too far away from the base as it took about an hour for a round trip. It would be better to let everyone rest during the break time instead of traveling on the road.

Thus, Armond decided to build this facility and hired a chef to prepare meals for all of us. It was quite convenient.

The canteen was almost full when we reached there. I found us a place to sit and saw Marcus bringing me a glass of juice. “It’s freshly squeezed.”

I nodded and thanked him.

After we got our meals, we ate quietly and did not chat much.

We still had some time left after finishing our lunch, and I initially thought about resting in my office until the break time ended. However, he suggested, “You should be familiar with this place by now. Why don’t you take me around the site as a walk after our meals?”

I pursed my lips. “Why don’t you go ahead by yourself? We only have fruit plantations nearby.” With that, I turned around and headed to my office.

But he grabbed my arm and stopped me. I frowned and raised my voice. “Let go of me!”

He paid no heed and said, “I know you don’t want to see me or spend time with me. However, as your business partner, Ms. Stovall, can I request you to take me for a tour here as a survey?”

“You’re just using work as an excuse!” I flung his arm away in irritation. “Let’s go.”

What we had nearby the base was just pear trees. Most of the pears had ripened, and the fruit farmers were harvesting them to sell them in the market.

After walking for a while, Marcus said, “You don’t have to treat me like this, Scarlett. I never have the intention of destroying your life. Is it possible for us to be friends again?”

I stopped and turned to look at him. “Do you think that we can get along now?”

He gazed at me with a sincere look. “I know that you don’t want me to bother you because you’re worried that I might affect your relationship with Ashton. And I also understood that you don’t love me. You don’t need to repeat yourself; I get it.”

I pressed my lips together and did not say anything because what he said was right.

Then, he continued, “Actually, I really want you to be happy. I initially thought that with Ashton’s cold attitude, it was impossible for him to make you happy. That was why I wanted to be one who gives you happiness instead. But from what I can see now, he is not as bad as I thought he would be. If so, why can’t I give both of you, my blessings? So, I’ve thought it through and decided to stay by your side as a friend. As long as you’re happy with your life, I won’t pester you anymore.”

Taken aback by his words, I looked at him and faltered. “You…”

He gave me a sad smile. “So, can you promise me not to keep your distance? Scarlett, I’ve lost so many of my loved ones. I don’t want to lose you too. No matter how terrible I am, my care for you is sincere. Since I can’t be your life partner to protect you, can you at least treat me like a brother? Please don’t treat me like a stranger and ignore my existence.”

My heart ached as I listened to his confession. Looking at him, I nodded and replied, “I’m sorry, Marcus. I owe you my life. Whatever you want me to do, I can do it for you. The only thing I can’t do is to be with you. Even after all the things we had gone through, he still loves me and protects me. It’s such a blessing to have Ashton as my husband. Thank you for loving me, Marcus. But I’m not worthy of your love. There are people who need you more than me. Camelia should have given birth, and she is a good girl. Since you’ve married her, you need to be responsible to her and the baby.”

He nodded and smiled bitterly, seemingly ready to let go of the past. “I know. Since I can’t give happiness to the one whom I love the most, it’s better to give it to the ones who need it. This is for the best.”

In love, never say never chapter 817

We should not be too adamant in life. Otherwise, we will be the ones who suffer in the end.

We chatted for a long time during the stroll. When we were back at the base, he turned towards me and said, “Since we’ve reconciled, can I invite you for dinner tonight? Don’t overthink about it. It’s just that I’m not familiar with this place yet, and since I’m just going to be here for a day or two, I want to take this chance to spend time with my close friend. It would be better to eat with a friend than eating alone.”

Looking at his innocent and expecting gaze, I could not bring myself to reject him. I nodded and replied, “Sure.”

As Marcus went back to the base with a smile, I suddenly realized that Ashton might be back at the Lavelian Village tonight.

But I can’t take back my words. I sighed at the thought.

The work I had in the afternoon was a breeze.

When I was ready to leave the office in the evening, Marcus came and leaned against the door, smiling at me. “Seems like you’re busy with work every day.”

I nodded in reply and packed up. Looking at my phone, I realized I had not received any message from Ashton since morning. Is he buried in work?

Marcus brought his car today and parked it at the gate of the base, so we walked out from the base together and got into his car. Whistling to himself, he seemed to be in a good mood. He looked at me and asked, “Do you know any good restaurants here? You’ve been here longer than I do.”

I shook my head. “Nothing special. I seldom go out after work.”

It was getting dark, and Ashton still had not contacted me. Hence, I sent him a WhatsApp message: Have you taken your meal? ?After the message was sent, I looked out the window and spaced out.

Since I did not have any recommendations, Marcus decided to have our dinner at the hotel. As soon as I sat down in the restaurant, my phone vibrated.

It was a WhatsApp call. Looking at the caller ID, I could not help but frown. It was Joe. Nevertheless, I answered it. “Hi, Mr. Quinn.”

“Where are you?” He sounded a bit anxious.

I replied, “I’m at the restaurant in Lavelian Village Hotel. Why?”

“Come to the entrance and bring Ashton back to your room. His arm is hurt. Thank you.”

I was caught off guard for a moment. Ashton is hurt?

him more, he had hung up the

had ordered food for us. Looking at him apologetically, I stood up and

Even when he was calling for me to come back, I still continued to rush to the exit and apologized to

the entrance on the ground floor, Joseph helped Ashton out of the car. I went towards them and saw the bandage on Ashton’s arm. “What happened? Why is

car accident just now. Don’t worry, the doctor had applied some medication on

was injured, so he

we saw Marcus striding towards us. Upon seeing the bandage on Ashton’s arm, he knitted his eyebrow and looked towards me. “We will have

he

me and questioned, “You

just ordered our food when Joe called

looked at me coldly. “So, I disturbed

the rising anger in his tone. “You’re overthinking.

I overthinking?” he snapped, looking a

I pressed the elevator button and glanced up the ceiling. If we continued this conversation, it would just end up becoming a heated argument. Hence, I changed the topic. “You must be hungry. Let’s order room service and eat together in our room. What would you like to

the elevator. “Anything will do,” he responded nonchalantly and kept

mood. I guess it’s because of Marcus. I had bodyguards following me today, so I supposed they had reported my whereabouts to him. Ashton had always been possessive, so he must be irked by the

was understandable, especially now that he was in pain. Bringing him back to our room, I asked in a warm tone of voice, “Did the doctor ask you to change the dressing? Did he prescribe any

his

his injury was not too serious, but I

to take a bath?” I don’t think he

furrowed his brow.

I glanced away awkwardly and kept quiet. But as I thought that he might need some help,

love, never say

brow at my question and fixed his eyes

blushed and hesitated, not knowing what to say. I expected him to

he asked in a low voice, waiting for

and we still have more years to come. One day, he would fall sick, and I might become ill as well. No matter how embarrassing it is, we have to take care of each

I heaved out a sigh and accompanied

and

down, he grabbed my hand and spoke with a raspy voice, “It’s okay.

sigh of relief and rushed out of

rang on the bed. I took a look at the screen and saw that it was Rebecca calling – she probably wanted to ask about his injury. Thus, I did not pick up the

in the bathroom. He heard the ringtone as well and shouted,

line. “Ash, are you feeling better now? I’m so sorry. I didn’t mean to throw a tantrum and caused you to get hurt. How I wish I was the one who got hurt

he got hurt because of

remained silent. She continued to sob over

thing you need to do is to stay away from him,” I cut her off, a hint of anger in my

you answer Ash’s phone?

not on the line? Your acting skills don’t seem to have improved over the years. Oh, and I’m sorry to tell you that

someone he cares dearly. You can see it for yourself. Today he could have protected himself, but he still chose to protect me and got himself injured. Yes, maybe he

with her words, but I found them utterly ridiculous.

answering, “As long as it makes your life

I nodded. “I

ended the call and put

I caught a whiff of a familiar scent, I knew that

chuckled. “Yeah. Don’t you know

Well, he’s right.

looked at the bandage on his arm. “Don’t bathe tonight, Ashton. I’ll get some hot water and wipe down your body instead. Taking

lips

the bathroom to get a basin of water, he sat on a

are you looking at me like that? What’s on your

angry after talking with Rebecca just now, but you seem so calm now.

him. “Let’s say you have several investment projects on your hand now. Which kind of investment project would you

a while and answered, “The ones that

out of responsibility or out of romantic interest. However, now, I’m sure that you won’t have any romantic feelings for her. It’s not only because of me but also because of Joe. You

never say never

in my love for you? Why do you think that I

worst-case scenario,” I

the most

and reject

laughed and leaned towards me. “Scarlett, I love

injured arm. “Ashton, this is the second

speaking, I took the basin to the bathroom and took a

the room. It was rather beautiful. Ashton sat on the bed and grinned at me. “I know saying sorry is not enough to cheer you up, so I got you flowers. At least it’s pleasing to

him a nonchalant shrug. Indeed, flowers always

Joseph.” It must have been difficult for him to get flowers at this hour and send them to our room in such

the spot next to him.

the clock, I realized that it was

had not slept yet. He seemed to have something to say,

a serious manner, “I’m not sure about your

stunned for a second before it dawned on me the meaning behind his words. “Marcus and I are only friends and business partners. Apart from

lips. Due to his injury, he did nothing more

a long day. As soon as I closed my eyes, I drifted off to

up earlier than usual to attend to his needs. However, when I woke up the next day, the spot

and saw him struggling to twist a towel.

side. Taking away the towel in his hands, I said, “I’ve told you to call me whenever you need help. It’s

in, his frown disappeared instantly. “Did I wake you

dry and raised my hand to wipe his face. “I usually wake up at this hour. Besides,

hands on the sink, he leaned back and lowered his head slightly so that I could reach him easily. Enjoying my “service,” he suggested, “You should be my private

I nodded. “No problem. Hmm, but you have to go to the city to work. I can’t leave Lavelian Village at

a while, he said, “I won’t