In Love, Never Say Never

I silently observed Camelia and couldn’t help but feel a twinge of sadness. The girl who used to be so beguiling had now become just like any other ordinary girl.

Who do I blame for her complete transformation? Time is ruthless, but so is Marcus.

Just then, Camelia’s baby was awakened by the noise in the hospital and started bawling his head off. When Marcus glared at her, she hurriedly apologized and left the room with the baby to coax him back to sleep.

Marcus’s actions left me befuddled. I knew he could be cold and distant, but that was reserved only for strangers and acquaintances. I never expected him to treat his family the same way.

I always thought there was a gentler side to him once one got to know him, but after what I witnessed, I started to doubt his character.

Is it Camelia? Has she done something wrong? Camelia used to lead a blessed, carefree life until Marcus bewitched her with his lies. She fell in love with him, married him, and even had a baby with him. But all she got in exchange for her love was Marcus’s contempt.

“Scarlett!” Marcus shouted to get my attention when he saw me spacing out. As his gaze landed on me, I felt a shiver down my spine.

“What’s wrong? What’s on your mind?”

“Nothing. I’m going to check on Camelia!” I quickly replied and made my way out of the room.

Camelia couldn’t find an empty chair in the crowded hospital hallway and sat on the floor instead. As her baby continued to cry, she had no choice but to breastfeed him right there and then, much to the chagrin of the onlookers.

The once beautiful girl who was admired by all had now become a mother despised by passers-by.

It pained me to see her in that plight, so I lent her my coat to give her some privacy. She looked at me with mixed emotions before finally saying, “Thank you.” Such simple words, but they conveyed so much sincerity and gratitude.

“No, don’t mention it. I’ve experienced this before with Summer. Every time she cried, I could only coax her by breastfeeding her. As a first-time mother, I can sympathize with you.”

She wasn’t expecting me to respond as such and was a little taken aback by it. She sat there deep in contemplation and finally gave a bitter smile. “I used to think that my situation would get better once I had my baby. Now that he’s here, it feels like I’ve simultaneously lost and gained everything.”

She’s right. Becoming a mother is full of sacrifice, but we eventually realize that all the sacrifice is worthwhile.

“Don’t worry. You’ll see that this is all worth it.” I reassured.

She looked at me in confusion, not knowing what I meant by my words.

Not wanting to elaborate further, I changed the subject. “You came in such a hurry I don’t think you’ve packed enough for yourself. I’ll head home and pack some warm clothes for you.”

She hummed in response and stared at me for a long while before mustering up the courage to ask, “You and him, are you…”

“Friends. We’re just friends,” I replied without any hesitation. “I have my own family, so please don’t see me as your rival. All I want is the best for the both of you.”

Camelia tried to hold back tears as she bit her lips. “Thank you, Scarlett!”

“You don’t need to thank me. I owe him.”

On my way home, I couldn’t help but think about how obsessed men could be when it came to love. Just because they’ve had a change of heart, they could throw their wives aside without any care of the consequences. Men can be so heartless.

After packing more warm clothes and daily necessities from the villa, I ordered some nutritious food from a restaurant to bring back to the hospital. Camelia could definitely use some sustenance, especially since she was still breastfeeding.

Back at the hospital, I made my way back to the ward with my hands full of bags. When I got there, I was stunned to hear the heart-wrenching cries of Camelia and her baby while Marcus admonished them.

Thankfully, Marcus was staying in a private ward so their quarrel wouldn’t have disturbed other patients. From the sounds of it, it didn’t seem like Layla was inside with them.

“Fine! I will neither get in your way nor bother you again. I want nothing from you! I’m leaving!” Camelia cried out in pain. Upon seeing me at the door, her face contorted with rage. “Look at how things turned out! Are you happy now?” she yelled.

With that, she walked out of the room with tears still streaming down her face. The situation in the room wasn’t any better. Marcus was fuming while their baby continued to cry in his stroller.

Soothing the baby was my top priority as I dropped all my things and made my way to the stroller.

After picking the baby up, I tried to coax him the way I used to do with Summer.

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After what seemed like forever, the little boy finally stopped crying. He looked at me with big teary eyes, clueless about his surroundings.

Layla finally came back to the ward after having excused herself when Marcus and Camelia started arguing.

“Mrs. White is probably downstairs. Could you bring her baby and these things down to her? I don’t think she’s had anything to eat. Please tell her that no matter what, she has to care for herself. If not for her, then do it for her baby,” I said to Layla as I handed the baby over to her.

Layla was stunned momentarily but eventually did as instructed.

left alone with Marcus in the ward. I was never good at preaching to others, but at that moment, I knew I had to get some things off my chest. If I didn’t,

and when I apologized to her, I was blown away by how beautiful she looked. She was initially very angry but forgave me after my apology.” After a pause, I continued, “As fate would have it, we sat right next to each other on the plane. The flight was over ten hours, and we chatted up a storm during that time. It was my first time in M Country, and she was worried I might get lost, so she left me her number as an emergency

at me quizzically, wondering what my point

way to meet Ashton. Bumping into Camelia was an accident, but her beauty and grace wowed me so much I still can’t forget it after

when I met Camelia again today? In just a span of six years, she had gone from being a dazzling beauty to an unconfident, disheveled woman. I can’t

frowned and replied curtly, “I can only give her what I can, and

you mean your wealth? You think giving her

naivety was so appalling it made me laugh. “Marcus, can you tell how different I’ve become in six

“You’ve become more composed.”

of money, life was still comfortable. After Ashton brought me back to K City, everything was good. Unlike you, he tried his best to give me everything he can, and even what he can’t.” I looked up at Marcus to make sure I still had his attention. “I left K City not because I didn’t love him or that he didn’t give enough, but because I couldn’t get over the past. That doesn’t mean we still can’t have a future. I thought life had played a cruel joke on me, but after meeting Camelia, I realized how fortunate I had been. Ashton and I have had many misunderstandings, but you and Camelia are different. You intentionally put her through all

had said all that I wanted to say, and I only hoped it would help knock some sense

made my way downstairs and finally found Layla and Camelia in the waiting area. Camelia still looked as unkempt and haggard as before as

with me. After wiping her mouth with her sleeve, she greeted me with an embarrassed

her with a nod, trying to fight the overwhelming array of emotions

in Layla’s arms was still blissfully unaware of

say

to begin with. Seeing as no one was willing to speak, she took the liberty of starting a conversation. “Women nowadays are so skinny that they don’t produce enough milk unlike women from back then. In fact, we women from the previous generation produce so much that I often woke up to drenched clothes and a damp bed. It really couldn’t be helped.

last bite of her food and smiled bitterly as she glanced at her baby. “Yeah. Hard-earned milk,

up the table and took out the trash before taking over her son from Layla’s arms to breastfeed him. Perhaps the baby boy

to offer him. When her son didn’t get his fill, he bit down harder, causing Camelia’s features to contort with pain. Still,

Camelia. I knew she had something to say

it seemed like no one

wry smile and she muttered, “You must be surprised to

decided to avoid answering her question. “The White family is quite well-off. You don’t have to force yourself to be like this. You could consider hiring a caregiver to take care of the baby. That way, you can still

Marcus had the funds to

lives would be at least a hundred times more dignified than ordinary families. The lowborn led miserable lives mostly because they barely scraped by, let alone had the luxury to care about their dignities. However, Camelia was different. Marcus’ assets allowed her to lead a more dignified and

“I understand what you’re getting at, but if I do that, he might never fall in love with me and instead, pursue you with a clear conscience for the rest of his

bitter laugh, she continued, “I haven’t touched a single cent of the money he gave me over the years. I didn’t even ask my parents for money. I’m just like a daughter from an ordinary family, working my a*s off for myself and my child. I keep thinking that the longer I

where she was coming from. A man with a successful career and good looks had no shortage of

women, she didn’t reap the

to use money to compensate her, the fact that he couldn’t bring himself to love her would render that effort invalid. As the defaulter in their

in understanding, but my heart clenched in my chest when I witnessed the

K City tonight. I might have to stay there for some time. If you need anything, you can look for my friend. I’ve sent her contact information to your phone. And if you find it inconvenient staying at the hospital

expressing her gratitude. “Thank you.” After

didn’t know how to react for a while. At last, I flashed her a

ups and downs. No one could determine or

a bit and when I returned to the ward, Marcus was already asleep with Layla watching over him. She greeted me curtly

things I brought over to Camelia. With that done, I dragged my suitcase and hailed a taxi by the hospital entrance, leaving straight for

everyone is to gather for

minute and didn’t have time to tell you. We’ll do it next time, okay? It’s not like I won’t be coming to A City anymore. Let’s get together again during Independence

and exclaimed, “You guys are really something, you know? It’s just a simple meal. It’s not like it’d take ages to end! What’s the

mind registered her words. “What do you

already imagine her rolling her eyes before clarifying, “I’m talking about you and Tessa, of course. You guys said you’d

say never

I trust you to take care of that matter I mentioned to you before. By the way, there’s also Danny. I met him in an alley a while ago. He looked like a pitiful mess, so I told him to come to me if he needs anything. I may need your help on that since I won’t be

her pouting as she answered, “Alright, alright. I got it. Honestly, you’re too kind for your own good. People like Danny are already beyond saving. Why are

for your help, anyway.

sighed again. “I

coincidently arrived at the airport. I got off and took my suitcase before heading toward the boarding gates. When I was collecting my ticket, I inadvertently spotted

not a friend… she’s more like an

surroundings, as if hiding from someone. Then, she walked toward the international

She’s going abroad? Where?

her and pry for information. As the distance between us increased, I headed to

some point in time, I had unwittingly developed a habit of reading a book before boarding a plane and all the way to my destination. But I was happy

City, it was already quite late. I fished out my phone and checked my WhatsApp. Even though I didn’t receive any messages from Ashton, I didn’t feel that sad

Summer was still awake. After giving it some thought, I dismissed the

to settle the check-in procedures. To my dismay, the lady working the desk was quite slow at her job. She spoke on the phone while handling

hurry, so I would

she sent me another apologetic look and stated, “I’m sorry, Miss. Our hotel is fully booked. We can’t check you

“But it’s only

“Well, Independence Day is coming soon, so our hotel is mostly receiving tourists groups lately. Individual guests usually have to arrive

then. There would be an Independence Day Parade. Not to mention, K City had a large population. Adding on the momentous occasion that was just around the

of the hotels were in the same situation, I hesitated for a while before calling Emery. Fortunately, she answered after the first ring. “You finally called me! For a moment