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?

ask him more, he had hung up the call and left me speechless.

ordered food for us. Looking at him apologetically, I stood up and said, “I’m sorry, Marcus. Something urgent came up.

me to come back, I still continued to rush to the exit and apologized to him

of the car. I went towards

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

After all, it was his arm that was injured, so he

into the hotel, we saw Marcus striding towards us. Upon seeing the bandage on Ashton’s arm, he

he turned and

side glance at me and questioned, “You

when

gaze darkened immediately as he looked at me coldly. “So,

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

I overthinking?” he snapped, looking a

button and glanced up the ceiling. If we continued this conversation, it would just end up becoming a heated argument. Hence, I changed the

the elevator doors opened, and I helped him into the elevator. “Anything will do,” he responded nonchalantly and kept quiet

I guess it’s because of Marcus. I had bodyguards following me today, so I supposed they had reported my

our room, I asked in a warm tone of voice,

shook his head.

him, I figured his injury was not too serious, but I still opted to order

saw him walking towards the bathroom, I asked, “You want to

furrowed his brow. “I

he might need some help, I

never say never

his eyes

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

asked in a low voice, waiting for my

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 other because we

a sigh and accompanied him

and unfastened his belt buckle. Then,

to pull it down, he grabbed my hand and

sigh of relief and rushed out

and saw that it was Rebecca calling – she probably wanted to ask about his injury. Thus, I did not pick up

Ashton was still in the bathroom. He heard the ringtone as well and shouted, “You

Rebecca crying, and her anxious voice came from the other side of the 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 instead. I promise you – I will always listen to

got hurt

to hold the phone at my ear and remained silent. She continued to sob over the phone. “Ash, are you

away from him,” I cut

did you answer Ash’s phone? How could you simply

Was it because Ashton is 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 it was Ashton who asked me to answer his phone. He’s currently

contemptuously; her voice laced with jealousy. “Scarlett, stop your smugness. Even though I’m not married to Ashton, I’m still 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 truly loves you and cares about you, too. But he has grown accustomed to having me by his side. Therefore,

but I found them utterly ridiculous. So, I asked cheerfully, “Rebecca, aren’t you tired of

second before answering, “As long as it makes your

I nodded. “I

ended the call and put the phone

to turn around when someone hugged me from behind, startling me. As I caught a whiff of a familiar scent, I knew that it was Ashton. “Do you always walk without

“Yeah. Don’t

Well, he’s right.

bathe tonight, Ashton. I’ll get some hot water and wipe down your body instead. Taking a bath might

curled his lips into a

a basin of water, he sat

like that?

thought you’d be angry after talking with Rebecca just now, but you seem so calm

I put the towel down into the basin and glanced up at him. “Let’s say you have several investment projects on your hand now. Which kind of investment project would you

fell silent for a while and answered, “The ones that I don’t

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 know that Joe loves Rebecca, and she knows it, too.

never say never

love for you? Why

the worst-case scenario,”

the most

reject all the other women for

towards me. “Scarlett, I love you more than you’ll

away, stood up, and glanced at his injured arm. “Ashton, this is the second time you get hurt because of another woman. To be honest, I’m not happy about

took the basin to the

I noticed a bouquet of roses in 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

shrug. Indeed, flowers

difficult for him to get

over and patted the spot

at the clock, I realized that it was getting late. It’s

saw that he had not slept yet. He seemed to have something to say, so I asked,

not sure about your attitude towards

behind his words. “Marcus and I are only friends and business partners. Apart from that,

with my answer, he smiled and pecked me on the lips. Due to his injury, he

completely exhausted after such a long day. As soon as I closed my eyes,

his arm, he would definitely need help in his daily routine activities. Therefore, I planned to wake up earlier than usual to attend to his needs. However, when I woke up the next day, the spot beside me was empty, and the sound of running

got out of bed and saw him struggling to twist a towel.

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

saw me coming in, his frown disappeared

to wipe his face. “I usually wake up at this hour. Besides, it’s my husband who got hurt. How could I not

head slightly so that I could reach him easily. Enjoying my “service,” he suggested, “You should

knew that it was a command. Hence, I nodded. “No problem. Hmm, but you have to go to the city to work.

a while, he said, “I won’t