In Love, Never Say Never

Ann was badly beaten and left to die in the cowshed. After that, that woman pretended as if nothing untoward had happened as she bragged with the onlookers about how good she was in disciplining her daughter.

Her other children kept their heads down, their bodies shivering in fear. They were badly frightened to see their mother hitting their eldest sister with that iron rod. As for Amy, the little girl was sobbing, yet she dared not utter a single word.

After dismissing the crowd, that woman invited us, “My husband asked me to prepare food for you. You should join us for lunch. Today is that little bi*ch’s big day, and we will be inviting the village folks to the house. Why don’t you guys stay for dinner before leaving?”

I was still in a state of shock while Boris uttered a response, accepting the invitation. Seeing Amy holding my hand, the woman smiled broadly. “Ms. Stovall, it looks like Amy gets along pretty well with you. That’s great!”

I forced a smile in response. At the same time, my heart was overwhelmed with mixed emotions.

I had no idea if that woman knew Amy was going to become my daughter’s organ donor. Does she know how painful it is to donate bone barrow? Has she ever thought of how helpless her daughter will feel on the operating table? Does she even care about what her daughter will be facing?

Or, perhaps she doesn’t care at all. All she cares about is the money she can get from “selling” her daughter.

The village had a poor signal. Thus, I didn’t receive a reply message from Ashton since last night. That afternoon, Brandon had a walk around the village while that woman was busy preparing lunch.

It was no longer raining. The woman asked her children to sweep the water off the small patch of the cement floor and carried the small table and chairs out of the house. Since the table couldn’t fit all of them, she asked the children to borrow a table from the neighbor. When everything was set, she started serving lunch.

Meanwhile, Amy was holding my hand, whispering in my ears, “Ms. Stovall, Ann asked if you could bring her along with you?”

I was at a loss for words. After all, I was not a local. I couldn’t possibly take Ann away with me. Even if she sneaked out with me, I was afraid the villagers might find out about it before we even get to leave the village.

Amy was upset when she saw me furrowing my brows. Nevertheless, she sneaked out to find Ann. Although I knew the sisters would be disappointed, I still didn’t agree to their request.

After all, I was pregnant with a baby. I couldn’t afford to put myself and the baby in danger. If I stirred up any trouble, Boris alone might not be able to protect me.

Soon, Ronald was back in his motorbike. Riding the pillion was a tall teenager with tanned skin. His gaze was cold and… lecherous?

How could a teenager have such a nasty gaze? I must have seen it wrongly, or I’m just overthinking. I furrowed my brows and shook the thought off my mind.

Meanwhile, Ronald helped the teenager get off the motorbike. His wife rushed up to the teenager and carried him on her back as if she had done it a million times. “Oh, my baby boy, what did the doctor say about your injury? Are you alright?”

With his brows knotted, Ronald said unhappily, “Ann wanted to end our family line when she kicked our son hard in the nuts. Fortunately, the doctor said he will recover. Carry him into the house and take good care of him. I’ll go find Ann and teach that little b*ith a lesson!”

I was shocked to hear such nasty and humiliating words from a father.

That woman couldn’t agree more with her husband. “The Leeroy family will be here soon. If today was not her big day, you would’ve beaten that b*tch to death for what she did!” she said viciously.

Ronald opened the gate of the cowshed. He didn’t enter but berated his daughter at the entrance, “Ann Weeder, you almost ended our family line! He is your brother! How could you do that to him?”

Ann’s laughter, which carried with it a tinge of bitterness, was heard from inside the cowshed. “Why didn’t you ask me the reason for me doing that to him? He is your son, but am I not your daughter? Do I deserve to be treated like dirt? Ronald Weeder, you treat your son as if he’s the king, and we are his maids. You wouldn’t hesitate to exploit and sell your daughters for him. Karma will get you!”

Ronald paid no heed to his daughter’s words. He uttered harshly, “Don’t cause any more trouble! It’s your fate to marry that intellectually disabled son of the Leeroy family. Your life will only be meaningful after you get pregnant and give birth to a boy. You have no choice but to marry that man, or you can choose to die out there. There is no place for you anymore in this family.”

Is that what a father is supposed to say to his daughter? In the cowshed, Ann let out a bitter laugh that sounded sorrowful to me.

After scolding his daughter, Ronald went back into the house. He even smiled at us when he walked past us. At that moment, I felt awful.

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Being frightened, the rest of the girls stood meekly by the side as Ronald entered the house. Then, they continued helping their mother in the kitchen. I could already tell their fate; these poor little girls would eventually end up like Ann.

I’m not a saint. Even if I could save Ann, I couldn’t possibly save the rest of the girls.

The few families in the village had all come to the house. There were two dishes—Shepherd’s pie and Caesar salad. Since there were not enough seats, the guests took turns eating at the table. After that, the women gather around and shot the breeze while taking care of their children.

Brandon was back soon. One of the villagers came up to him and asked, “Mr. Dumphy, do you still have other clients? I have five children, and all of them are very healthy.”

Brandon frowned slightly while he replied, “Not for now. Don’t worry. I will inform you guys when there is a need.”

These people have no scruples about selling their children for money! I could barely contain myself when Boris whispered to me, “Don’t think too much. Everyone has their own way of living. They might be forced, or they do it as a matter of course. This is none of our business. Remember, you need to take care of your safety.”

Hearing that, I pursed my lips and lowered my head.

After the meal, the bridal car—a dusty white van arrived to fetch the bride. In fact, if it wasn’t for the flower garland that was dangling from the rear-view mirror, no one would know it was a wedding car.

Soon after, Ronald dragged Ann out of the cowshed. Everyone was shocked by the bride’s slovenly and disheveled appearance.

dragged into the house. She didn’t call for help nor make any resentful remarks. Yet, I felt unsettled

here for Amy. That’s none

as I wished. Yet, even if I could save Ann, I couldn’t possibly save the other girls

in a threadbare red suit and black pants. Her messy hair was now neatly combed, styled with a bunch

two men waiting to fetch the bride. Grabbing her arms, the two men brought her

faces to express the joy of witnessing the wedding. No one

only then did the woman let her other daughters have their food and instructed them to clean the house after the guests left. Then, she and Ronald started exchanging inexhaustible pleasantries with Brandon

twenty thousand cash inside. “Take this money first. If the operation is successful, Ms. Stovall

of them were elated as

I lowered my head to see Amy stuck her hand

heart ached to hear that. How horrible this family must be when even a five-year-old kid would want to leave

immediately.” With that, I led Amy to where our car was being parked, leaving Brandon to

road surface. When we reached the car, Boris opened the boot and took out the presents we bought on our way here. He handed one of them to

gifts. Through the girls’ eyes, I could see their reluctance to part with Amy and their envy for her, for the latter

he cast his eyes at me and made a meaningful remark, “There is no use in giving those gifts. They can only count on themselves to change their own fate. Let’s go. We need to head

rear seat. The little girl was excited as she kept casting her eyes outside the car window. It seemed to be her first time riding a car. From the smile on her

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village vanished from sight, I

was relieved to leave her parents. I felt my heart being tied into a

a better signal as the car drove onto the highway. Instantly, Ashton’s messages popped up on the

went through in no time. “Why couldn’t I reach you the entire night? Who are you with and where are you?” he asked with

who had fallen asleep next to me, and fell silent. After some hesitation, I spoke up, “Ashton, I found a kid whose blood and tissue type is compatible with Summer’s, but…

silent. Feeling agitated, I quickly explained, “It’s not what you think! I didn’t do anything illegal. I’ll bring her back to A City, and then only we decide what to do. Wait till I come home and talk to you

to let a five-year-old kid donate her organ to Summer. After all, Amy was too young, and her body was still developing. The

better if she could stay with Ashton and me. Even if we couldn’t adopt her, she could still

know if it was the right thing to do. I couldn’t save Ann, yet I

“Scarlett, I know you’re worried about Summer. But, promise me you

I promise you. Trust

you,” Ashton said in a

do whatever it took to save Summer. On the other hand, if Amy happened to be the perfect donor, I might not have the heart to sacrifice

Amy was looking at me with her bright eyes. Thinking the little girl

I seen the van that took Ann away? There are a lot of cars on the road, but none of them is that van. Where did she

curious about the outside world, looking at the passing scenery outside the window.

else’s wife,” I said as I suppressed my emotion, “she

fixing her eyes on the bread. I fell into silence, not

“Ms. Stovall, you should get some rest. There

does this happen in all the villages here? How could they treat their children

for her son when she carried him on her back.

a lot of people suffering in this world. Everyone has their own hardships and

good life. Whereas those who were

at the villa. Ashton was sitting near a space heater in the living room with a book in

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villa. Ashton stood up the moment he saw us. Seeing

gentle smile, I comforted the little girl that she need not be afraid

asked, “Have you

didn’t eat anything during the eight hours journey. Have you eaten

for you,” was his reply. Then, he shifted his

is the kid I told you. Her name is Amy. We’ll let her stay in the house

thought of what you are going to

with Amy. I was not against bringing her with me after seeing her parents’ harsh attitude toward their daughters. I couldn’t save all of them, but taking

dishes, see if they suit your liking.” Seeing my response, Ashton didn’t say anything. He made his way to

food thermos. Those

received a call from Zachary.

the call and asked, “Dad, have you

will be impossible to save her life. I have discussed

I wouldn’t forgive myself if I harm an innocent child. I would live

waved his hand before me. “What are you thinking

the call was still going on, I heard Zachary’s voice saying, “Tomorrow, your mother and I will discharge Summer from the hospital. We will then bring her to A City. Before that, take good care

a little distracted as I watched Amy savoring the food before her. Ashton placed the cutleries in front of me and reminded me, “You should eat more. Boris said you barely ate anything yesterday. You’re a mother now, and

at me. “Ms. Stovall, my mom is also

I helped fill her plate