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.

was 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.

met Camelia on the plane six years ago. Six years is a long time, but I still remember our first interaction very vividly. I had accidentally bumped into her, 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

wondering what my

I was on my 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

a span of six years, she had gone from being a dazzling beauty to an unconfident, disheveled woman. I can’t imagine the amount of pain her parents would be

“I can only give her what I can, and I

wealth? You think giving

appalling it made me laugh. “Marcus,

“You’ve become more composed.”

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 this pain and suffering and turn a

a word, though I could tell he was in deep contemplation. I had said all that I

Camelia still looked as unkempt and haggard as before as she

eyes with me. After wiping her mouth with

nod, trying to fight the

her food. The baby in Layla’s arms was still blissfully unaware

say

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. I had to milk myself at night just to get some relief. Unfortunately, we didn’t have refrigerators at

and smiled bitterly as she glanced at her baby. “Yeah. Hard-earned

arms to breastfeed him. Perhaps the baby boy was really starving because he

to offer him. When her son

check on Marcus while I sat across from Camelia. I knew she had something to say to

like no one wanted to go

smile and she muttered, “You must be surprised to see me

lips and fumbled for words. In the end, I 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

to support a woman and

they barely scraped by, let alone had the luxury to care about their dignities. However, Camelia was different. Marcus’ assets allowed her to

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

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

and good looks had no shortage of women flocking to him,

heart did not belong to her. But unlike other women, she didn’t reap the benefits

to love her would render that effort invalid. As the defaulter in their marriage, he wouldn’t be able to use money to make

in my chest when

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.

expressing her gratitude. “Thank you.”

to my chest and I didn’t know how to react for a while. At last, I flashed her a small smile

downs. No one could determine or predict what

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

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

already in the taxi when Nora called, and she sounded peeved. “Didn’t I tell you that everyone is to gather for a meal on the eve of Harvest Festival? How

We’ll do it next time, okay? It’s not like I won’t be coming to A City anymore. Let’s get together

rendered speechless by me. After a while, she sighed in defeat 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!

as my mind registered her words. “What do

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

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Instead, my mind drifted to Danny and I said, “Nora, since I won’t be in A City for several days, 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

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

and merely said, “Thanks for your help, anyway. I’ll

sighed again.

and took my suitcase before heading toward the boarding gates. When I was collecting my ticket,

maybe not a friend… she’s more

hiding from someone. Then, she walked toward the international boarding

She’s going abroad? Where?

didn’t intend to approach her and pry for information.

had unwittingly developed a habit of reading a book before boarding a plane and all the

quite late. I fished out my phone and checked my WhatsApp. Even though I didn’t receive any messages from Ashton,

some thought, I dismissed the idea of calling her and took a cab

the hotel, I approached the front desk 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 my check-in

so I would smile in

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

was dumbfounded. “But

tourists groups lately. Individual guests usually have to arrive earlier to book

be an Independence Day Parade. Not to mention, K City had a large population. Adding on the momentous occasion that

before calling Emery. Fortunately, she answered after the first ring. “You finally called me! For a moment there, I thought