In Love, Never Say Never

“By the way, my mom mentioned Nick is in K city. We should find some time and have a meal together. After all, we’re a family and I’m his sister. We should really have a meetup.”

“Sure. You can go ahead and make arrangements. We’ll travel down south after I get back from A City. It’s winter and it’ll be nice to go to the beach. You’ll love it.”

I nodded slightly at his proposal. His movements were gentle and light as he blew dry my hair. I snuggled in his embrace and started to doze off.

When he was finally done, he tucked me in and went to take a shower himself. I could sense him coming over to the bed and pulling me into his arms after he was done showering. I was so tired I just let him do whatever he wanted.

“Scarlett?” his breath tickled my ears as he mumbled my name. “Uh-huh,” I replied without opening my eyes.

His hands started fondling my body before he asked for permission. “Can we?”

I opened my eyes slightly when I understood what he was implying and met his compelling gaze. “It’s been a long time,” he added.

A hot flush spread across my cheeks, looking at him. “Well…”

I could not bring myself to say anything. It was not like I needed to say anything explicitly. Our actions were already enough to show what we both wanted.

Night passed and morning came.

I was aware that Ashton woke up early, but after a passionate night, I really could not get out of bed to send him off. I lay in bed and watched him wash up and gather his luggage.

Before he left, he stopped at the door and turned back with a smile on his face. “I almost forgot!” he said, dashing back to the bed and planting a kiss on my lips. “Rest well. I’ll be back soon.”

Seeing me nodding shyly, the smile on his face widened.

We had been married for years, but sometimes I still felt embarrassed in front of him. I continued sleeping after Ashton left. It was not until my phone rang that I woke up again.

It was Cameron. “Letty, you up? What time are you coming over for lunch? I’ve just sent the driver over to pick you up, so go get ready.”

“I’ll just eat something at home, mom. You don’t have to send the driver over. I’ll go to your place later in the afternoon.”

“Ashton already called me this morning. It’s almost noon already. Get out of bed and come over. You can sleep all you want after you have lunch.”

“He called you in the morning?” I sprang up and looked at the clock. It was already twelve in the afternoon. I must have slept for a long time.

After hanging up the call, I got out of bed and got ready to leave.

Ashton’s flight took off at nine in the morning and he had not reached yet. I quickly packed some stuff and went over to Moore Residence. Emery and Hunter were already there when I arrived.

Xavier had grown a lot when I saw him sleeping in Hunter’s arms. Emery was cooking in the kitchen. She shot me a smile and asked me to wait while she got lunch ready.

I went over to Hunter and asked him about applying for graduate school. “Hunter, sorry to bother you about law school again, but do you happen to have anything I can study to prepare for grad school?” Since I had some free time at home, I decided to do some revision and prepare for the entrance exam next year.

He was surprised I brought up the matter. “I thought you weren’t keen on applying anymore since you didn’t take the exam the last time. Anyway, sure, I can go get you something to study tomorrow. Hopefully, I’ll be able to find you something helpful.”

I thanked him with a forced smile on my face.

Hunter realized the change in my expression and comforted me. “Summer seems to be doing well. We should really plan an outing together and bring the kids along. You should discuss with Mr. Fuller and see if you guys can make time.”

We actually did have time for vacation, but we would have to wait until Ashton was back from A City.

“What are you guys talking about? Mind if I join?” Emery asked, walking out of the kitchen with a plate of fruits in her hands.

“We’re talking about grad school. Hunter is getting me some stuff to read through before I take the exam.”

“I see. I’m sure you’ll be able to ace it,” she remarked, taking over Xavier from Hunter. “I’ll take Xavier upstairs and tuck him in. Nick is coming later, so you go get the door later.”

Before I could even process what Emery said, the sound of a car engine came from the outside.

Mom came out from the kitchen and saw me in the living room. “Go get Nick, Letty. I think he’s here with his friend.”

I nodded and went out to the yard. From the black buster came a tall and slim man dressed in a grey suit. I could not recognize him at first sight, but after taking a closer look, I knew it was Nick.

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After he got off the car, he went over to the passenger’s seat and opened the door before he escorted a lady out. I was totally not expecting him to bring a woman—an elegant woman, to be precise. I thought he would come with Jackson.

I lost myself for a second, looking at the lady.

But I quickly collected myself and went ahead to greet them. “It’s been a long time, Nick. You’re still as dashing as ever.”

Nick smiled back at me politely. The childishness in his manner was long gone already. “It’s been a long time. You’ve gotten thinner.”

“Aren’t you going to introduce your friend to us?” I asked, looking at the lady beside him.

held her hand. “This is Rose, my girlfriend,” he said,

stiff and distant

put on a sweet smile. “Nice to meet

exaggerated. Come on in.

questions I wanted to ask, but I did not. I wanted to know what happened to

I thought both of them would continue seeing each other, but it turned out that

work. Everyone sat at the table and Nick introduced Rose to everyone. “Mom, I’m planning on marrying Rose. This is why I

was taken aback by Nick’s direct statement, but it was not like she did not see this coming. “I’m glad you’re finally settling

warmly and shook his head. “We don’t have any preference, mom. Something simple will suffice. Maybe just get the two families together for a

she listened to Nick. She was glad to see her children finally settling down and getting married. This was what every parent hoped for

good talk over lunch. I could not help but realize there was something off between Nick and Rose. They looked

dinner, Cameron brought Rose upstairs. I figured she must have a gift for

his face downcast. “I heard mom said you’re

Corporation with you. I thought that’s a good idea.

a little before I continued, “Did Jackson come to K City with you? I still can’t reach him after such a long time. Did he change

sure. We haven’t been in touch for some

Did you get into a fight with Jackson?” I felt something was obviously

There’s nothing to be worried about. How have you been? I haven’t heard from you for such a long time. I heard from mom that Summer was sick some time ago. How

I would have understood his casual tone, but it was Summer we

I’m your sister, and I’m also Jackson’s friend. You have to at least let me know what’s happening. Do you have any idea how sick Summer was? She had acute leukemia, and she almost died because of it. I have no idea what happened between you and Jackson. I texted and I called, but none of you picked up. If both of you still take me as a friend, you will let me be in the know. I don’t understand why you guys are suddenly so cold to Summer and me—so much so that you would ignore us when we

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Summer’s illness. It was apparent that Cameron did not fill

silence for a while before he looked at me again. “How is Summer? Is she

her under a five-year observation. If there is no sign of rejection from her body, then she doesn’t need

“He got a girl pregnant and

but I was totally caught off guard by his

his lips and looked at me in the eyes.

I know both of you care for each other a lot. I had no idea what happened between the two of you,

separate ways,” Nick said with

his voice. After some thought, I

affection they were due, but we could at least try our best and

beautiful. She reminds me of you when you were younger. She’s a little stubborn and conflicting sometimes, but I think she’s the right person to spend the rest of my life with. If she is the one to marry, I’ll have

Nick would say that. Since he had made up his mind, I decided to respect

down again, she was holding a set of jewelry in her hands. It was

some chit-chat after lunch until evening. Hunter had a gathering with his colleagues at night, so he, Emery, and Xavier went home before dinner time.

I was thinking about spending some time with Summer, Camelia called. I almost forgot her as

Camelia.” I hesitated and

busy? Down for

where are you?” I replied

my address,” she replied before

on Summer’s head and said sorry before leaving for the

what happened

made my way into the bar and spotted her right away. She was dressed in a stylish punk fashion. No one would imagine

was taken by surprise when

could tell that she had

to the seat beside her. “Brandy, please. Thanks,” she told the

would

not drinking? We’re at

not a must to order

mean you’ll find love if you’re married,” she said

must be bugging her. “So, why did you call me over? Not just for a

could to become just like you, but he still doesn’t love me. I’ve changed how I talk, how I behave, and even what I like and dislike, but it just doesn’t work. What

love, never say

I finally knew why she called. Marcus was really a difficult character. He must have put the woman through a lot of ordeals for

him fall in love with

me and recalled how attractive she looked when

her in this state. “Just leave him, Camelia. Do you still remember how you used to be? You were

did you say?” Camelia looked

we first met? Your blonde hair was shining and you were absolutely stunning. You’re attractive just the way you are. You don’t have to become anyone else. Don’t throw away your unique self

“But I have no one else besides him.

relationship could eat away the charm of a woman. “Camelia, you are your own self. If you’re willing to take charge of your own life, you can still find yourself again and be the spirited woman you used to be. Your child should not be your excuse. The White family can take good care

things women should never stop doing throughout their life. The first was to stay beautiful. They should do everything they could to make themselves attractive. Not for anyone else, but for themselves. The second was to enrich themselves. Women should

to say that women should never believe in true love. The love we were after should be one that made

She was wasted and kept complaining about how unfair Marcus

couldn’t get their hands on. However, when they got what they wanted, they would not appreciate and take care of it. They ended up being alone because they stubbornly clung to the love they could not have and pushing away the love

John. I could not tell if Marcus would fall for Camelia one day. All I could do was to encourage her to

were bound to be many regrets in life. Not being with the person we loved as one of those regrets was not a big deal. After all, it was

to tread down the path of life