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?

could ask him more, he had hung up the call

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

I still continued to

floor, Joseph helped Ashton out of the car. I went towards them and saw the bandage on Ashton’s arm. “What

before answering me, “We had a car accident just now. Don’t worry, the doctor had applied some medication on the laceration wound

I should help him. After all, it was his arm that was injured, so he should be fine walking without support. But in the end, I went forward and helped

we saw Marcus striding towards us. Upon seeing the bandage on Ashton’s

he turned and

and questioned, “You

ordered our food when Joe called me and said

as he looked at

sensed the rising anger in his tone.

I overthinking?” he snapped, looking a little

argument. Hence, I changed the topic. “You

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

had reported my whereabouts to him. Ashton had always been

Bringing him back to our room, I asked in a warm tone of voice, “Did

shook his

his injury was not too serious, but I still opted to order room service

asked, “You want to take a bath?” I don’t think he can bathe

turned around and furrowed his brow. “I need to

quiet. But as I thought that he might need some help, I asked

never say

brow at my question and fixed his eyes on me. “You can help me if you

me completely off guard – I blushed and hesitated, not knowing what

you want to help?” he asked in a

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

I heaved out a sigh and accompanied him to the

lip, and unfastened his belt buckle. Then, I unbuttoned his pants and proceeded to

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

relief and rushed out of the

on the bed. I took a look at the screen and saw that it was

Ashton was still in the bathroom. He heard the ringtone

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

he got hurt

remained silent. She continued to sob over the phone. “Ash, are you still angry with me? I’m sorry.

only thing you need to do is to stay away from him,” I cut her off,

went quiet for a while and gradually stopped her crying. “Scarlett, why did you answer Ash’s phone? How could you simply pick up someone else’s phone? You’re so

did your saccharine voice go? 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

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, in the years to come, I’ll continue to be the barrier between you

was not angry with her words, but I found them utterly ridiculous. So, I asked cheerfully, “Rebecca, aren’t you tired of

long as it

“I

ended the call and put

someone hugged me from behind, startling me. As I caught a whiff of a familiar scent, I knew that

chuckled. “Yeah. Don’t

Well, he’s right.

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

his lips into a

basin of water, he sat on a chair and looked at me silently, seemingly lost

looking at me like that? What’s on

talking with

into the basin and glanced up at him. “Let’s say you

answered, “The ones that I don’t fully understand and lack

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 know that Joe

say

love for you? Why

worst-case scenario,” I

most favorable

about me and reject all the other

towards me. “Scarlett, I love you

glanced at his injured arm. “Ashton, this is the second time you get hurt

I took the basin to the bathroom

bed and grinned at me. “I know saying sorry is not enough to cheer you up, so

nonchalant shrug. Indeed, flowers always

to get flowers at this hour and send them

and patted the spot next to him.

I realized that it was getting late. It’s time

beside him and saw that he had not slept yet. He seemed to have something to say, so I asked, “Is there anything troubling

not sure

behind his words. “Marcus and I are only friends and business partners.

pecked me on the lips. Due to his

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

wake up earlier than usual to attend to his needs. However, when

bed and saw him struggling to twist a towel. He cursed under his breath and furrowed

I said, “I’ve told you to call me whenever you need help.

frown disappeared instantly. “Did I

this hour. Besides, it’s my husband who got

I could reach him easily. Enjoying my “service,”

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

After thinking for a while, he said, “I won’t go