In Love, Never Say Never

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It’s John!

I was not surprised to see him, but I was not expecting to see him either.

His luxurious car was especially conspicuous. I walked to the car, raised my hand, and tapped on the window. Not long after, the window lowered.

He seemed to have lost some weight since we last met, and there were dark circles under his tired eyes.

“Don’t you want to go in?” I asked as I studied his pale face.

He shook his head and pressed his lips together. Then he asked, “Does he love her very much?”

I shrugged and said, “They’re perfect for each other. By the way, Uncle Louis is here too. I saw him go in together with Kiki. Why don’t you go in? You’re practically part of her family now.”

He looked uncomfortable as he stared at the door. “I’d better not go in. She looks beautiful. Please convey my message to her, and I wish her well. I blew my chance with her, and if we were to meet again…”

“I don’t think she ever wants to see you again. You blew it, and there’s no point crying over spilled milk now. You’re my brother, and I do wish that you will live a happy life. If you really want to settle down and have a family, you’ll have to find the right partner. Yvonne is not the right one for you. It has nothing to do with her family background. If you think that you can’t heed my advice, then I’ll suggest you consult Uncle Louis about her. The answer is deep in your heart.”

Having said that, I walked off with the phone in my hand. I wasn’t going to stick around and chat with him. I had to get back inside to resume my role as the bridesmaid and join in with the toast.

Back in the living hall, I handed the phone to Hannah and went to stand next to Ashton. He looked at me and asked, “Saw someone you know?”

I was taken aback and nodded. “John’s outside.”

Just then, the master of ceremonies announced the commencement of the tea ceremony for the bride and groom to pay their respects and show their gratitude towards their parents.

Chandler’s parents went to sit on the chairs at the center of the living hall, and the bridesmaids and groomsmen stood on both sides of the chairs. It was a lively atmosphere as the house was full of guests.

The master of ceremonies started off the tea ceremony with good wishes to the married couple.

I had attended other weddings before, but none like that. So naturally, I was filled with curiosity about their customs and watched in awe as Hannah and Chandler paid their respects to their parents.

Hannah was blessed to have met someone who truly loved her.

I saw the twinkle in Hannah’s eyes as she smiled up at Chandler and said to myself, “John really blew his chance.”

As they exchanged rings, I felt a little sorry for John. On the other hand, I was very happy for Hannah to have met the right one.

After the tea ceremony ended, I accompanied Hannah to the newlywed’s room on the second floor. The room was huge and the interior was beautifully decorated, giving off a unique and intimate atmosphere. The couple’s bed was set with fresh sheets. There were a few children who were curious about the bride.

They gathered outside the door and were asking for sweets. Fortunately, Hannah came prepared and took out a bag of sweets. After she had distributed the sweets to those children, they went away merrily. Catching her breath, she took out a cocktail gown from the wardrobe and said with a grin, “I didn’t know it could be this tiring. Thank goodness I will only marry once. Otherwise…”

I quickly interrupted her and said, “Shush! It’s your big day—only good vibes.”

She looked at me and burst out laughing. “I did not expect that from you at all, Scarlett. By the way, where’s Mr. Fuller? He must not like it to be in such a lively environment.”

I chuckled. “He’s out there with Uncle Louis. Don’t let his cool appearance fool you. I think he’s probably enjoying the celebration.”

Otherwise, why would he be so focused on observing Chandler and Hannah’s tea ceremony?

Suddenly, there was a sound of knocking on the door. I got up to open the door. It was Chandler’s mother, and she was holding a platter of assorted food. She looked at me with a smile and said, “Hi, you must be Ms. Stovall. I’m Chandler’s mom. Chandler is busy attending to the guests, and he’s afraid that you girls might be hungry. So I’ve brought you some food. Please have something to eat before the toasting session. It’s not good to drink on an empty stomach.”

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I quickly stepped aside and said with a smile, “Come on in, Mrs. Coleman.”

Chandler’s mother was nearing fifty years old. I heard from Hannah that Mrs. Coleman was well-known for her profession of embroidery. She had a pleasing, submissive, gentle air about her.

She placed the food on the table and reminded us to fill our tummies before she left the room.

Hannah, who was starving, wolfed down a few bites of the food after changing into her cocktail gown. Before she could finish her food, a red-faced Chandler came to the room and tugged her away for the toasting session.

When I got out of the room, I saw Ashton leaning against the wall with his arms crossed. He must have been waiting for me. When he saw that I had changed into a different set of clothes, he raised a brow and asked, “Why have you changed your clothes?”

walk in that dress.” I didn’t want to get stepped on

at me. “Were

and didn’t say anything further. Chandler, who had gotten himself a little drunk after a few glasses of wine, blurted out,

You haven’t eaten, so let’s go get something to eat.” Ashton took my hand and made our way out.

proceeded to the first floor for toasting. Louis, together with Kiki, had their stomach filled, and he seemed to be in a good mood today. It was obvious he

asked, “What was it like when you got married to Mr.

taken aback for a moment before answering with a smile, “It was Grandpa who arranged it, and it was

you give her a

chuckled and answered, “Do you have

like children before saying with a laugh, “We’ve been married for many years. There’s no need

than caring for and loving

Uncle Louis.” Then, he looked at me with his dark eyes and said with a smirk, “Let’s get acquainted all over again,

and let out a smile

Can’t you tell?” Louis said loudly, waving his glass

the chair away from him, and with a ring in his hand,

picture of Hannah and Chandler on the stage’s big screen. But it was

That picture was taken at the entrance of J University’s library, and

were a fresh-faced and gentle girl. You weren’t my type at all, but that first sight of you was etched deep in my mind. Joe took that photo of you unintentionally, and I’ve

at the man who was kneeling in front of me. At

marry me. At that time, you nodded and agreed. I knew you didn’t want to marry someone you didn’t know, but I felt relieved knowing that you were going to marry me. Marriage was useless to me, so it didn’t matter who I was going to marry. But I was kind of excited when I got to know that I was going to marry you. It was not my original intention to force you to marry me. That was unfair to you. So after getting married, I was hardly home. It’s not that I didn’t want to see you, but I was worried that you would be uncomfortable being around someone like me who

say

day I received my ultrasound report and found out I was six weeks pregnant.

that as long as we had a child, you wouldn’t leave and everything would turn out fine. I thought we could live happily as a family, and that’s why I made a decision I’ll never be able to

in front of me, I pursed my lips. “Ashton, you seriously suck at sweet-talking—even your proposal

everything. Yet, he’s the only one you want. Ms. Stovall, just quit the act and say

everyone else unanimously

studied Ashton in front of me, my lips twitching slightly. “You’re proposing to me with only a ring? What’s worse, this is Hannah and Chandler’s

crowd burst into laughter again. One of the guests’ children even brought over the flower basket Chandler’s parents weaved, placing it beside Ashton. It was obvious that it

a flower basket in my hands,

of bright red roses in hand. As a handsome and captivating man, he

his eyes. “Scarlett, I’m an idiot, but you’re the only one that I want in life. I will love you in my own way and also in yours. We still have decades left to live. Are you

with his words, suddenly saying so much in one go. I bet it wouldn’t be too far-fetched

out for him to slip the ring on!” Hannah

mini-interlude enlivened the already blissful occasion and everyone applauded to offer us their

was very

on my arm as she tried to persuade me to stay in the suburbs for the night. Although Ashton didn’t say a word, from the way he kept a tight hold on my hand, I could tell that he wasn’t accustomed to

came today. He wanted me to offer you

him, I wouldn’t be who I am today. I’m grateful to him for allowing me to become who I am now. If he hadn’t brought me to K City, perhaps I would’ve lived on the border all my life just like those war-torn women. I’d either be a corpse left in the wilderness or made into an object for man to violate however they liked. Scarlett, thank him for me. I don’t regret meeting him, and I certainly don’t regret falling in love with him. I sincerely hope that in

breath and nodded with a smile. “I’ll definitely pass on your blessing to him. You have to live

was at the wheel. Glancing to my side to

or hobbies. Instead, it was home, stability, and an

when people reached a certain

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hand in his, breaking me out of my daze. His palm was pleasantly warm and I couldn’t help but look up at him with a

hand to the corner of one of his eyes and gently touched the smile lines

barrier before cupping my face with both hands. His obsidian eyes flickered alluringly as he spoke in a deep

for a moment before asking in

pressed his lips against the corner of my mouth and said in

common form of address between married couples, but somehow, it sounded so seductive coming from him. My thoughts were scrambled and I felt a tingle run down my spine, forming goosebumps all

body, I could smell the faint fragrance of his shower gel. Realizing that he was about to smash his lips against mine,

chastised,

his chin on my shoulder. “Mm. Then, call me again,” he demanded in

blinked in bewilderment and called

didn’t release me but tightened his arms around me

his request anyway. To my

ride, I leaned against his shoulder, slightly tired. “Ashton, why did you propose to me all of a sudden? And why did you

out to touch my ring and smiled. “Joe said that girls like rings—the bigger the better. I asked him to get pink diamonds from Smealand. I didn’t know what you liked but wanted to give you a surprise, so I left it to

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