In Love, Never Say Never

When I was done speaking, John breathed a sigh of relief and started to joke around. “The Zieglers are so annoying. Before we make them go bankrupt, let’s have some fun with them!”

I sighed. Men’s emotions were fleeting, passing only after a short time. Just as John was about to share his plans to deal with Thora, my phone rang.

I retrieved the phone from my bag and saw that I had a message from Rose. The last time I saw her, she had just given birth. She should’ve just ended her confinement. Why is she looking for me now?

To be polite, I answered the call anyway. “Hi Rose, what’s the matter?”

“Scarlett, I want to ask for your help with something.” She spoke hesitantly and seemed to be in a difficult position.

“Tell me. As long as it’s not too much, I won’t refuse.”

Nick and Rose did treat me like their sister after all, so naturally, I could not act too distant.

“Can you please help me contact Nick? I’ve not seen him for a week. I’m a little worried.”

She seemed to be deliberately covering the microphone to block out other noises. However, as a fellow woman, I could tell that she was distressed.

Previously in the hospital, I had already had a bad hunch. This time, I became even more certain of my guess. “What’s going on? Tell me the truth.”

The other end of the line fell into silence. After a long while, Rose replied, “Nothing, it’s just that Nick’s been working really hard for the company recently, so I’m worried that he can’t take it. Please, if you meet him, please talk to him about it. That’s all I have to say. I’ll contact you again. Bye.”

“Hey, Rose…” I was just about to ask her to clarify the situation when all I heard was the beeping sound of a disconnected call.

When I looked at my phone, it was already back at the lock screen. My feelings of uneasiness grew stronger as I frowned and gave Nick a call.

Logically speaking, if Rose was unable to contact him, Nick’s phone should have been unreachable. However, only a few seconds after I dialed his number, a familiar voice picked up the call. “Scarlett.”

It all made sense then. Nick was avoiding Rose ever since she had given birth. Perhaps Rose was still trying to cover up for him, and they had already been out of contact for over a week.

“Where are you?” My tone instantly became cold.

No matter what reason he had, as a man, he had left his wife just after she had given birth, and she had had no news of him for at least a week. It was an irresponsible act that no one would be able to accept.

Nick did not answer my question and instead changed the subject. “Is something the matter?”

I understood his thinking too well. He was trying to cover it up, which only served to highlight his guilt.

“It’s a business matter. Where are you now? Meet me at my law firm in half an hour. You should know the address. If you don’t, just Google it!”

I was unable to accept Nick’s change and said those words in agitation before I hung up the phone.

“Who made you so angry?” John asked as he cowered away from me, afraid to get on my nerves.

Puffing my cheeks out and turning to him, my furious gaze fell on his innocent face. “Some man!”

In the end, as John was worried that I would take my anger out on him, he got out of the car on the way back and prepared to head to school to pick Summer up in advance.

Back at the office, I had waited for over an hour, but Nick was still nowhere in sight. Millie, who was wearing glasses and was dressed formally, entered with documents for me to sign. However, I was spacing out and did not hear a word she said.

“Boss.” Millie’s emotionless voice rang out, startling me. She continued expressionlessly, “Is it not enough that you go to Stovall Residence every night for a secret meeting? Are you still thinking of your husband even at work?”

“Hmm?” I was stunned for a moment. When I realized what she had said, I blushed in anger and embarrassment. “What’s going on in your mind, Millie! Can you be a little more serious? I’m just waiting for a friend. We’d agreed to meet here half an hour ago.”

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“Oh,” said Millie as she adjusted her glasses. “He’s not coming. Don’t waste your time waiting for him. It’s useless.”

“You mean, Nick stood me up?” The realization came slowly to me. Millie simply shrugged, but didn’t respond.

Suddenly, anger and humiliation boiled inside me. I furiously dialed his phone number.

I heard the ringtone in the background. It was connected. When the rings stopped, I opened my mouth to scold him but choke on my words as I heard the voicemail on the other line.

“He hung up?” I turned to Millie and showed her my phone screen in disbelief. “How dare he hang up on me!”

She raised her eyebrows and looked at me, as if it had nothing to do with her.

At first impression, Nick seemed more like a sweet and innocent guy, but suddenly he was different. His bad attitude caused my annoyance. I quickly stood up and wore my jacket. “Get the car ready. I will not let him get away that easily.”

are we going?”

“To his office.”

I were

in the evening, a man opened the door and switched the light on as Nick walked in. It was so bright that I could see

hung it

bet you’ve got yourself a deal in a multi-million-dollar project. We should

up at me from his chair. “Don’t mock me,”

bold as brass now. Not only you stood me up, but you also ignored my call. I believe this little mocking is trivial to

each other. The tension was so thick

tense silence. His secretary brought our drinks in and placed it down on the table before she

exasperation. “What do you want?” he asked as his gaze shifted away from

I finally vented out my anger. “When did you last

of his son. “What did Rose tell

home when she needed you the most.

me stubbornly. There were no signs

was very sure that guilt and self-blame trickled through him when he

cause of suffering, longing, and yearning was because he felt separated from his loved one. The gentle man I knew was

calmed myself down. “Are you hiding something

on the surface level. That’s why I chose to open up with her about everything, including the past

met my gaze with much determination, as if he was ready to

decision to end his one-year

never say never chapter

I was on Rose’s side in that matter. I knew how disappointed she must be when she found out the

happiness in her eyes. This woman had unquestionably

have children, Nick walked out of her

do this, at least not now.” I knew it would be a bitter disappointment to Rose if she was left alone when she needed all the support and care, especially after their child

reminded of Camelia. She was a bright and confident lady before

us that it was important to be open and honest in all aspects of life, including marriage.

you know why Jackson appeared out of nowhere and suddenly he got married?” he asked. The frustration and coldness were in

his sudden

our relationship. And before she blew up at me, she confronted him without my knowledge! Well, I don’t know what they talked about, but I’m pretty sure that Jackson disappeared after that day. Then

what they told me over the phone? They said he disgusted them and that he is not their son! They said he

gaze wandered over the floor as he spoke. Then he stared ahead absently as if

would always

bystander, I didn’t have the right to judge his decision, but at the same time, I felt

ways, don’t run and hide from your problems. So, think carefully before you make your final decision,” I said, even though I knew it was almost impossible to convince a

to rule his decision, the problem would only drag on much longer. In

police station. I had to call off

Emery Moore’s

an hour later, I arrived at

pulled off at the front entrance. It has an

the car and walked toward the entrance. When I was inside the building, I saw a patient in a ventilator

when he saw me. Then he walked past me like we were total strangers. They got into a

had happened. I walked further in and saw Emery sitting face

say never

the whole

of their son, Xavier. She also requested that all the joints assets should go to her. Initially, both parties had reached an agreement, but their decision somehow reached Hunter’s parents, and they were not happy about it. His parents were strict with family traditions, so they refused to let Emery take their precious

brought in for questioning. Hunter’s mother had said some offensive things to her prior to my

physical or verbal violence. I sent her home after I signed

home, she stared out the window in silence as

so I tried to comfort her. “The Zanes may seem like a better fit for Xavier, but you have the advantage in terms of

turned her head to me and replied softly, “Mr. Newman told me the same thing.

gently. “I know it’s hard to deal with a stubborn parent, but just bear with them. Do

I realized that she dressed differently that day, more like the girl next door. She put on a

anyway,” she muttered. After a pause, she blurted, “By the way, I will go abroad in two days to do a scar removal surgery. I’ll leave the company to you. As for the lawsuit, my standpoint is still the same. They deserve censure and punishment. Also,

I laughed. Emery calmed down a bit and sat silently for a while before she called her secretary. She wanted

they were once my family. I must do my responsibility, nothing

was kind-hearted and a big softie on the inside despite her sharp tongue. It was

about to walk up the stairs toward my bedroom after an exhausting

I asked as I

stood up and said, “Ms. Stovall, it’s about Summer’s school transfer. There are some documents