In Love, Never Say Never

Even though they always used their actions, and this time, their life, to prove that they loved me, I still felt profoundly insecure deep down. I wasn’t sure if this was due to my deep-seated low self-esteem, or that this happened to every other woman.

I ended up spending the whole night watching over Marcus. Layla had come in intermittently and asked that I get some sleep myself, but after I repeatedly rejected her suggestion, she decided to just leave me alone.

The next day, the morning sunlight shone through the window and lit up the room as though bestowing upon it a new life. Marcus finally woke up and when he saw that I was unharmed, he smiled in relief. “Thank goodness that you’re okay.”

At that point, all my suppressed emotions had escaped into the form of unstoppable tears and I started to sob uncontrollably. I held onto his hand and tried to speak in between my sobs. “Please… never do this again! I-If something happens to you, how am I going to explain this to Camelia? You have a wife and a kid! You can’t do something so silly again!”

He smiled weakly and stroked my hair gently as he said, “Don’t be silly, I can’t have stopped my instinctive reflex even if I tried to. Besides, I actually feel honored being able to keep someone I wanted to protect safe.”

It took me a while to collect myself. After which, a doctor came by to check on Marcus. I was glad when the doctor informed me that he would recover fully with enough rest.

As soon as my heightened sense of wariness subsided, I was overcome with a new wave of tiredness. After all, I did stay up all night and had had very little rest.

Looking at my bloodshot eyes, Layla said, “Ms. Stovall, now that Mr. White has awakened, you should really get some rest yourself. I’ll continue to monitor his health. Please stop worrying.”

I nodded, finally feeling a heavy weight lifted off my shoulder. After leaving the ward, I headed to the hospital lobby, ready to take a cab home.

When I got to the hospital lobby, a familiar black Bentley was parked just outside the curb. Joseph rolled down the driver seat window and said, “Mrs. Fuller, I’ll give you a ride home.”

I was puzzled. Did he just happen to be here or…

I wasn’t sure if Ashton was in the car and appeared hesitant. As though reading my mind, Joseph added, “Mr. Fuller has left for some work stuff.”

I rubbed my nose awkwardly and got into the car.

As Joseph started the car, I hesitated for a brief moment before asking, “Have you been in the hospital this whole time?”

He tilted his head in my direction. “Not just me. Mr. Fuller has been here as well. He had been scrolling through his phone all night standing by.”

I paused before biting my lips. “I…”

“He understands your concern for Mr. White. But the fact that you didn’t return to your ward or the villa all night did sting him. If I were you, I’d probably give him a call to check in with him even for just a minute. At least it shows that you care.”

Joseph’s words had once again stabbed right onto my sore spot like a dagger.

Saying no more, I stared out the window and was lost in my thoughts.

Joseph dropped me back at the villa before heading out again.

After the whole site incident and me staying up all night, the pain in my lower belly hadn’t subsided. Back in my bedroom, I tried to take a nap, but the cramp took a turn for the worse, forbidding me to sleep well.

I finally got up and searched around the room for some painkillers. Failing to find any, I resorted to ordering some from an online delivery service.

After finally taking some medicine to control the cramps, I already lost all desire to sleep. I checked my watch and realized it was already six o’clock in the evening. Ashton should be back soon.

Giving up trying to sleep, I went into the kitchen and found some ingredients in the fridge for me to cook a meal for Ashton as my way of saying sorry.

Now that it was September, the weather had started to cool down. It was almost seven o’clock when I finished scuttling about in the kitchen. However, there was still no sight of Ashton.

Looking over at Armond’s well-lit house, I decided to give Nora a call. She was quick to answer her phone. “Hey babe, have you eaten?”

I took another look at my neighbor’s house. “Not yet. Are you at Armond’s?”

“I am. Are you next door?”

“Yup.”

Just then, Nora called for me from her backyard. I put down my phone and walked toward my own backyard to meet with Nora who was dressed in thick pajamas. “How are you doing?”

I nodded. “Let’s just say that I’m happy to be alive.” I didn’t think she knew about what happened at Lavelian Village.

Nora rested her upper body on the railing before she said weakly, “It’s been a few days since I last saw you. I’ve been so tired for the past few days. And I’ve basically been lying down all day today.”

I paused for a brief moment. “Is it that time of the month for you?”

It was her turn to pause. “How did you know?”

I shrugged. “Because it’s my time of the month as well.”

Nora let out a long sigh before she said, “This is so unfair! Armond has been out all day and right now, all I want to do is to take my frustrations out at him!”

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I smiled, amused at how predictable women can be.

not back yet?” Nora asked after noticing how quiet

been pretty busy

Ashton earlier, but there was no

yard was illuminated by a car’s headlights. Nora turned to

be right. Alas, my hopes were dashed when

she realized it was Armond who had just come home. “Our poor punching bag is back! That’s my cue

I headed back into the villa. The food I prepared had gone cold by now, so I

through. “Ashton, where are you? Are you on your way home? I’ve made dinner for us. Will you be

a heart-to-heart talk over dinner. I had gotten sick of arguing with Ashton, so I knew compromisations had to be made for our relationship

I was worried about him being upset about Marcus and

think he’ll

when I had braced myself for the possibility of

a sense of responsibility. But now that

I did not reply, Rebecca’s tone got even more condescending. “Ms. Stovall, I’ll let Ashton know that you want him home. But please have your dinner first. I’m afraid it’d be late by the time he makes it back, and you know

to be snubbed by her anymore, I promptly ended the call. I stared at the dinner I had prepared, feeling like an absolute

That’s

head. I had so much faith in myself that I wouldn’t be bothered by

make me even more frustrated as unpleasant memories came flooding back. At that moment, none of the good times I had with Ashton in the past could make up for

pain. Then, to make matters worse, my stomach started to hurt. I was

bed, or the emotional rollercoaster I was on kept me awake.

down, so I headed to the study to

book when there was the sound of a

that I couldn’t carry on reading any more. With a sigh, I put the

the dining table in the kitchen, still dressed smartly in his all-black

a single morsel. The food would undoubtedly be cold by now, but Ashton seemed unbothered by it as he started

and hurt from earlier slowly came back. It had been two hours since my call with Rebecca, which meant that

want you to fall sick from it, Mr.

when he saw me standing

full of warmth and concern, but I

as I walked toward the table. “You didn’t. But the food’s cold, so don’t eat it.” With that, I cleared

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of hesitation on my part took Ashton by surprise. “Scarlett!” he exclaimed while looking

fill outside. There’s no need to force yourself to finish these cold dishes.” I tried to be as calm as possible, but I couldn’t hide the hint of annoyance

his anger simmering away. “Must you

his calm demeanor terrified me, I couldn’t help but chuckle, “Yes, I’ve always been sarcastic.

would have thought about hurting their partner because they were just so frustrated with

trying to suppress his anger and not argue with me. His tone was a lot gentler when he said, “Are you angry because I wasn’t

faintly back at him. “Not at all. It was just a meal. I was bored and thought I’d try out some

the complete truth. But my anger got the better of me, and

rage as he stared at me. “Sorry for being so delusional. How could I have forgotten that there’s someone you care dearly for still lying in the hospital? Speaking of which, why are

rather be with Marcus in the hospital than stay

Running off in the middle of the night to see another man is not what a virtuous woman ought

Ashton? It’s the twenty-first century, and you’re still talking about

the affairs, clearly unhappy about it. “Scarlett,

I laughed at the incredulity of his words. “Well, that’s to be expected, I guess. Any man would want his wife and mistress to live happily together. Very well, I shall bring Ms. Larson here tomorrow. I’ll even let her have the

pulled away from him and started to make my way upstairs. However, Ashton slid his

spine. “Have I become so worthless in your eyes? So worthless that you can push me to another woman without any care? Should I be grateful to you for wanting to give up your bedroom? Or should I praise

him hugging me so tightly, the pain became even more unbearable. “Isn’t that everything you wanted, Ashton? Or do you not

out laughing. His laughter was no different than usual, but the words that followed were

been so rude toward me since I got home? You’re just looking for a reason to leave me so you can be with Marcus, aren’t you? Scarlett, please tell me what I have done to make you think so lowly of me, to think I can be at your beck and call. Does our marriage not mean anything

about Marcus pushed me over the edge. “Why are you so fixated on Marcus? Are you still not sure about my relationship with him? Do you not know

me, Ashton, but you have single-handedly ruined everything good about it. You destroyed the sanctity of

I will not continue to waste my time with you. Whether you feel responsible for Rebecca or you truly long for her, it’s none of my business. If she wants to be Mrs. Fuller, I’d be more than willing to let her have that title. But

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you heard? What

phone and told me you were in the shower? That she was showing off to me how in love the two of you were? Of course she wouldn’t have told you anything. After

his lips pursed, still

and calmed myself down. “In the future, Mr. Fuller, please reflect on your actions before you lecture others. Also, pick your subjects well if you want to

said, I broke away from Ashton and decided on a whim to leave the villa for

when I walked into the ward just as Marcus had fallen asleep. “Ms. Stovall, what are you

in response. “It’s no problem at all.

me answer it. I’m not sure if it was his family calling to check on him,” Layla said concernedly. Since I insisted on

before glancing at my phone. There weren’t any messages which only added to my

in the morning only to find Marcus still sleeping. Since there wasn’t anything she could do, she decided to head back out

the ward wasn’t the most comfortable, and it also happened to be my time of the month. All that meant that I have barely gotten any decent sleep, and I woke up even

less than flattering dark eye circles. “Have you been staying

and smiled. “No, I’ve just been worried about you. Get well soon,