In Love, Never Say Never

As these thoughts crossed my mind, I couldn’t help but stare at my babies in the stroller. The pain in my heart intensified.

I wasn’t scared of death itself, but the thought of its imminent approach frightened me because it meant that I wouldn’t be able to watch my children grow.

If only God could hear my prayers and just give me a couple more years to live.

Since the kidnapping of his child, John had upgraded the security system in his home. He ran extensive background checks on all of his staff, making sure that strangers could not infiltrate the Stovall residence again. This way, everyone in the house could finally let down their guard.

A week after my return, I caught wind that Rose had given birth. Since Nick and Rose had always treated me like their older sister, I knew I had to visit her.

Emma tagged along on my visit to the hospital.

“The baby’s so pretty. He looks just like you.” Rose’s son was born after a nine-month-long pregnancy, and he appeared much healthier than my twins. I was genuinely pleased for her.

“Thank you,” Rose rasped weakly as she sat against the headboard. She was being tended by an older lady who appeared to be the Harrisons’ maid.

“Is Nick still busy with work?” I asked.

Rose lowered her head as she bit her lips in acquiescence.

This seemed to invoke the anger of Rose’s caretaker. She snapped, “No matter how busy he was, he should at least be there when his wife is giving birth. Mr. Harrison’s really too much.”

“Margaret…” Rose interrupted Margaret’s rants to no avail.

“You know I’m right. Mr. Harrison took one look at the baby and hasn’t come by again since. He didn’t even arrange for someone to take care of you after the delivery and you had to beg me for help. Why must you speak up for Mr. Harrison when he’s mistreating you like this? I watched you grow up, my dear… I can’t let them bully you like this!”

It almost seemed as if she might add me to her rants as well.

Nick had always been an organized person, so I couldn’t believe how careless he was when it came to Rose’s delivery. He really crossed the line this time.

“Rose, is she telling the truth? That Nick is neglecting you and your son for his work?” I’ve always had a great impression of Rose, so I was on her side in this ordeal. At the same time, I wanted to clarify some misconceptions in case I got the wrong idea about the situation.

“No, of course not.” Rose gave me a weak smile before continuing, “Margaret just misunderstood the situation. She’s been taking care of me since I was young, and I would feel uncomfortable if I had to deal with another stranger. That’s why I brought her here from the Walker residence. It has nothing to do with Nick.”

“Mrs. Harrison…” Margaret appeared to have more to say, but she zipped her lips under Rose’s stern glare.

“Scarlett, let’s not talk about me. What about you? I heard you gave birth to a pair of twins! I’m so jealous right now.”

It was obvious that she was trying to change the topic. Since Rose didn’t want to talk about Nick anymore, I followed her lead and progressed to safer topics.

As I was waiting for the elevator after leaving Rose’s ward, I heard a visible sigh from Emma.

“What are you sighing about?” I asked with a laugh.

“Can’t I sigh? I just think that being a woman is a tough job,” Emma explained.

“Why do you say that, Mrs. Stovall?” I teased her as we entered the elevator.

Emma and John’s relationship was still on tenterhooks. As such, she was always surprised whenever she was addressed as Mrs. Stovall.

As I Mrs. Bauman expected, her easygoing demeanor disappeared into a frown at my words. “Mrs. Fuller, can you drop that title?”

I laughed as I pressed the button on the elevator. “I didn’t know you’d be so easy to tease.”

“Fine, don’t say I didn’t warn you, I won’t hang out with you anymore.” Emma made a gesture of turning her head away.

“Ok, ok, I won’t joke at your expense anymore. Come on, at least tell me why you don’t want to be known as Mrs. Stovall?” I rearranged my face into a serious expression before asking my question.

“Why wouldn’t I mind? Just look at Rose. Nick obviously dumped her but she’s still defending him. It’s almost as if our only job as women is to satisfy a man’s wishes. What a tiring way to live.” Emma sighed.

I didn’t agree with her statement. “To be fair, what if Nick’s really stuck in an impossible situation at work? Rose’s only making excuses for Nick because she loves him. I don’t think it’s a matter of men or women at all. It’s being in love that’s exhausting.”

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This seemed to strike a chord with Emma. She remained in silent contemplation for the entire duration of our elevator ride.

“Hey Emma, we’re here.” She jolted from her thoughts at my gentle reminder, and she left the elevator in a jog.

“Thanks for the reminder. I almost got caught between the doors.” Emma patted her chest in relief before she suggested, “Since we haven’t been out in a while, shall we go shopping? We can visit the mall.”

I remembered Summer’s pleas for some new stationery, and I agreed. Women were born shopaholics. The impulse to shop sustained itself on the never-ending introduction of newer products to the market.

I had initially planned on visiting the kids’ section, but Emma had different ideas. She dragged me into a luxury goods store once we reached the mall. She tried on no fewer than ten outfits but wasn’t impressed by any of them.

“This set looks good. John would like it.” Bored, I decided to tease her a little.

“I didn’t say I was wearing this for him.” Her lips had hardened into a flat line, but she was obviously checking herself out in the mirror. I could tell from her eyes that she was imagining John’s amazement at her appearance.

themselves up for men that they love. I guess

to myself but didn’t call her out on

keep up with his image requirements. They always dressed him in formal suits. While

about hiring a dedicated fashion designer for Ashton, I spied an impressive sample display in the distance. I

in my purse began ringing. I stopped as I rummaged for my phone. The number seemed familiar, but I couldn’t recall who the caller was

I lifted my head again, I saw an elegant-looking lady summoning a salesperson to help her pack up the outfit I had had my eyes

I was just a bit too

in a fit of impatience. “Hello,

me.” Zander’s Koandrian accent gave

“I’m sorry I haven’t called you back. I’ve been busy lately,

now to remind you about it. I hope you didn’t forget how I made a grand promise to my superiors to keep a precious talent in our apprenticeship program. They even agreed to keep your slot even though you would

a

lifelong dream, I chose not to call him out on his attitude.

I thought back to the outfit I had seen, feeling a tinge of regret at the

a poor mood, curious about the person

for the outfit, though, my

had just come over as well, and her eyes followed my gaze. “What are

saw them, her reaction was stronger than mine. She took in a few deep breaths to calm herself

elevator, holding hands with a mysterious lady

Hunter felt a twinge of guilt at his actions. By chance, he glanced in our direction and met our stares. Awkwardness flashed across his features before the

nightmare. I must be seeing things, right?” Emma’s jaw had

my emotions a

envy of many. Emma herself was always going on and on about Hunter’s penchant for romance and humor. What we had seen today

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Ashton’s wearing the same suit as

nowhere near as difficult as

her daily visits, and she typically spent an entire day at our house. Before Emma and I had even left the mall, we were bombarded by a slew of WhatsApp

looks and prepared to

only just settled down in a

easily thanks to his towering height. He then started walking

her seat and sat on a chair directly next to

encountered in the past typically behaved in a stiff, panicky, or furious manner. I had never seen one as

the waiter almost made our

we were all fooled

Hunter looked at the cup for a moment before lifting his gaze to

didn’t ask any

his coffee. He stared directly at me and

to tell her?”

deep breath and adjusted his glasses. He answered resignedly,

your promise, Professor Zane, or you’ll

pushed his glasses up his nose bridge countless times in the past, but the action merely disgusted me now. I placed a few bills

the way home, my emotions were

see, I couldn’t understand how that woman was better

but a cheap

thought Emery had left, but there was a hubbub in the living room when

toward me and dragged me

exchanged a look with Emma before we sat down at the dining

nudged my elbow gently and asked, “Where did you two go? You didn’t reply to my WhatsApp messages either.

over her question, pretending I couldn’t talk

an easygoing person to begin with, so

Clink!

on his wineglass with a fork, catching

picture of a natural leader as he raised his voice before continuing, “Most importantly, I’ve learned that steering clear of others doesn’t necessarily mean that you’ll remain

a regretful look before he continued in better spirits, “From this day on, I promise not to put

the first day of my apprenticeship, John

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off my seatbelt and was about to alight from the car when John shouted,

car and came around to my side. Opening the door in a valet-like fashion, he completed his act by offering his hand to assist me out of the car. He teased, “Ms. Stovall,

in his. “Why are you

the lawyer qualification exam was only the start. I also needed to undertake a year-long apprenticeship to obtain a license to

I need to start

should spend more time with Emma. I don’t know why you’re playing games with her when you’re obviously crazy

Hey, you’re going to be late! You

as he pushed me into the revolving doors of the building. He smiled mischievously at me after forcing me into the lobby. I couldn’t tell if he had taken

Zander’s office. “Mr. Hoffman is in a meeting now. Please wait here,

I looked around the office casually after

the best law firm in all of K City. Yet the office that had been assigned to Zander was barely a hundred square feet.

later, the door opened from the outside. Zander entered the

greeted with a