In Love, Never Say Never

I did not like the way she put it. “It isn’t that serious. She just praised Summer a little. The kid probably won’t remember it after she wakes up.”

“Seems to me that you’re a real simpleton.” Emery sneered. “What’s her name, Stella? Have you seen how she looked at the two of you before? She wears a different face in front of Summer and yourself. This is the sort of people who are the worst. I would advise that you not let her into the main house and just leave her somewhere else.”

“There’s no need for you to treat her like this. No matter what, she’s Ashton’s.” There was not much I could do about Emery’s temperament. She could be quite harsh when it came to people she did not like.

Ashton was no fool. He would not have sent Stella to me if there was a possibility that she might do me harm.

On top of that, there could be many more women like Stella who would become besotted with Ashton’s charms. If I were to go pick on each and every one of them, I would only wind up with a reputation as a green-eyed monster and become worn out for my troubles.

Emery was sorely disappointed to hear that and glared at me in disbelief. “She’s Ashton’s? Who do you say is Ashton’s? Only you, Scarlett Stovall, the proper wife of Ashton Fuller, is Ashton’s. The reverse is true that Ashton is yours. Since you are the one he married, you have earned the right to fix this little vixen on his behalf. What’s holding you back? Do you need me to remind you of what happened back then with Rachel Zimmer?”

I paused with book in hand, positively dumbstruck.

Stella was nothing compared to Rachel. If even someone as ravishing and capable as Rachel could not cause Ashton to waver, I was sure Stella would not be able to turn my world upside down.

I was about to state my case when Mrs. Eriksen knocked upon the door.

“We’ve a visitor for you, Mrs. Fuller.” “Understood. Please attend to them first. We’ll be right there shortly.”

The arrival of this guest was timely, as Emery wisely refrained from pressing further. She gave me a hand in completing my sorting before we made our way downstairs together.

Even though it was past the festive season, we still had the occasional relative who we had not been in contact with in a while, a business associate, or friends both close or distant drop in on us. When I got to the stairs, I saw that the guest was in formal wear, seated with his back to me. The man with a head of fair hair was foreign, and he looked rather familiar from the rear. It was as though I had seen him somewhere before.

I made my way around to the front of the couch upon reaching the living room to find that we were indeed acquainted. “Mr. Blondell?”

It was just this morning that Ashton turned down GW Group’s offer at the office. There was obviously a motive behind his presence here.

We exchanged pleasantries before all of us sat ourselves down. Sean appeared to be as chatty as he was before, but the subject never seemed to deviate far from myself, my relationship with Ashton, and how I miscarried two of my children. To show up in such an untimely fashion and asking about such things had the observing Emery quietly seething by the sidelines.

“… It was not easy to come by, the relationship between Mr. Fuller and yourself. It makes me kind of envious, really. But since it’s all in the past, Life still has to go on. Wouldn’t you agree, Mrs. Fuller?” Sean’s tone switched gears and suddenly appeared to be very motivational, almost like that of a preacher’s.

I nodded in acknowledgement. “Thank you, Mr. Blondell, for your concern. We’ve already moved past that, and are no longer mired in grief.”

Sean nodded as though he absolutely concurred. He then seemed to remember something as he produced a name-card from the inside of his suit jacket and slid it across the coffee table and in front of me.

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“Almost forgot about this, Mrs. Fuller. The purpose of my visit this time is actually to make this recommendation. It’s a pregnancy care center based in M Country, one of many businesses under GW Group. Its security and the quality of its medical staff are guaranteed to offer conceiving women the finest care available.”

I took a look at the name-card before passing it along to Emery. “May I know what’s this for, Mr. Blondell?”

Nobody would give something for nothing. After getting blown off in the morning by Ashton, Sean was probably itching to reveal the true purpose of his visit this afternoon by now.

“Well…” The man shrugged before he crossed his right leg over his left and assumed a more comfortable seating posture on the couch. “Since your last two pregnancies did not go too well, I thought that entrusting your preparations for this upcoming one to one of our care centers might ensure that things would go smoothly this time.”

I wanted to ask why he was being so kind to us when Emery next to me interjected with a straight face.

She returned the name-card and stated flatly. “Get to the point, Mister… Blondell?”

Emery’s spoken Ustranasion was certified, and she was confident with it even in the presence of professional translators. It came in handy this time as she could very well hold herself against Sean, a man from the upper echelons of the corporate world.

Perhaps Emery’s assertiveness gave Sean cause for pause. It took some time before he reverted to his smiling demeanor. “I’ve learned just this morning that Ms. Moore of the famed Moore family in K City was articulate and keen of wit. I must say that it’s quite a privilege to be able to see you in action for myself.”

me.” Emery remained unperturbed. “I’ve nothing on GW Group in terms of reputation, so we could dispense with the pleasantries. Let me guess. You want Scarlett to advise Ashton to reconsider the financing project in exchange for a stay at your company’s pregnancy care

laid back atmosphere suddenly took a frosty

lips and did not interject. Emery was like a

and regarded me intently. “Take it that what Ms. Moore said is what I have in mind. I wonder what your thoughts about

heartily. “What more could I say? Emery knows me best. I’m a little fussy and am not fond of life

Sean had no idea that I was the one who

be surrounded by enemies from all sides. Under those circumstances, it might be possible that I might be turned into a

on. The smile froze upon his face, and he did not look any more pleased than he did back at Fuller

pleasure and good fortune to be able to befriend someone like you, Mr. Blondell. Chanaeans don’t have the habit of checking into care centers as we are more used to preparing for birth at home, but we

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said, I looked up at Mrs. Eriksen who was serving us and said to her, “Have the chef prepare a few western dishes. Mr. Blondell is about to return to his country

a smile and

just reached the door when Sean’s voice stopped her, “Please

he smoothened out his suit, “Your kindness has been delivered. I won’t be

consortium after all. Even though our conversation earlier

as he got into his car and his driver drove away. Emery stared into the distance and it was obvious that she was worried when she said, “You and your husband have completely offended Sean and the people

disagreed. “Is that so? I wouldn’t have known that I have such great capability if you hadn’t pointed

hands on a project they have their eyes on.

me inside before changing the topic, “How’s the

I need to rest at home for half a month. We’ll be

that there will be good news,” she said with a sigh. “It was hard for you to get here.

help but laugh at her precocious manner. “Do you know that you sound like a grandma when you

you must never underestimate GW. None of those bank investors would’ve gotten to where they are now without being ruthless.” Perhaps it was because Emery’s face was especially eerie, or because Sean was being so adamant earlier, but I had a nightmare while waiting for Ashton to

the church was filled with men with blond hair and blue eyes. They pointed at me as they said that I was sinful and that they wanted to cut me up into a thousand pieces. I wanted

started to drink my blood

“Letty? Letty…”

by my ear and I opened my eyes abruptly. I saw Ashton’s

were so realistic and I could still feel the pain as my flesh was torn off my bones. I was still breathing heavily even when I

nightmare?” he asked softly as he patted my back to calm me

I finally relaxed a little and I

was it about?”

feel my heart racing with fear. However,

the window and saw that dawn had

say

a while. There’s still time before we need to get to the hospital,” I said as I tugged

slept for two hours in the office earlier. That’s enough. I came home

a little. It

getting up to go into

but I wasn’t able to ease the anxiety

mankind had always advocated but no one had ever told me that while going forward in life, it would be walking on thin

almost always never home. Except for Rebecca’s troubles, it seemed as though he couldn’t relax for

bathrobe. He took me in his arms and leaned against the bed as he rested his eyes for a

come in the afternoon?”

hiding it from him, so I nodded and said, “Yes. He wanted to

Ashton sneered sinisterly. “GW

would definitely be at the same level as GW. However, I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to support him without caring about everything else like how I had been in the past. I closed my eyes as I leaned against him and pretended