In Love, Never Say Never

The clutch was sitting idly beside the rocking chair, and the sunlight shone on the room, erasing all the gloomy air inside.

Jackson woke up three days earlier, then he went through rehab before finally being able to walk. But he looked clumsy, so I knew he hadn’t fully healed just yet.

“I thought the kids would be here too,” Jackson joked.

I sniffled. “I was too excited when John told me you’re awake.” I fumbled for an explanation. “So I totally forgot about it. We can go straight back to see them though, Jackson. You should see them. After all, you’ve risked your life for them.”

“I’m not in a hurry.” Jackson smiled warmly. “I can always see them after this.”

I knew he was a really nice guy. “Have you forgiven me?” It took everything I had to ask, but the moment I did, everyone fell silent, much to my worry.

A short while later, Jackson looked at John and chuckled, “I see. You were right, John. Everyone’s been worried about me. Looks like I’m more trouble than I’m worth, huh?”

Well, that was depressing, and it ended the conversation for me. Of course, everyone would worry. Someone close to them was in the ICU after all.

“Let’s not talk about that.” Jackson shifted the topic and looked at me happily. “I told my lawyer to withdraw the case. Summer and Audrey are your daughters, Scarlett. That will never change.”

I felt a surge of gratitude and affection for him. “Thank you, Jackson.” Tears welled up in my eyes.

Reconciliations were always touching. Even John, the tough guy, sniffled quietly. “You were a b*stard, Jackson, but that sleep did you good. Now that you’re not trying to take my niece away, you aren’t that annoying anymore. The reports about you are taken down, so just open up the clinic after you’re healed up. A diamond always shines no matter where it is, you know.”

“Thanks, but I’m not planning to reopen my clinic.” He looked at me, feeling crestfallen. “I’ve talked with Lydia, and I’ve decided to return to M Country.”

“Yeah. You gotta recharge yourself.” K City had nothing but malice for him. There was nothing memorable for him in this ice-cold metropolis.

Jackson had a look of resolve in his eyes. “No. I’m going back to take over my family’s business.”

“Why?” Jackson never liked business, so why did he change his mind?

Jackson’s face fell, and his veins popped. “My brother’s the one who acquired my data and leaked it to the media. Seems like he’s getting too comfy as the heir apparent. It’s time for him to pay the price.”

Somehow Jackson looked different. I could see something dark within his eyes—a dark ambition.

Even so, I couldn’t give him any advice. An eye for an eye seemed about right, and most people would do that. Jackson used to be a gentle soul who’d take all the beatings from his family, but he had had enough. It was time for him to take back what was rightfully his.

A near brush with death wasn’t bad news, apparently. Jackson wanted me to support him, so I gave it to him. He was an old friend, after all. I was going to lend him some money as a seed fund, but all Jackson wanted was my promise, so I glossed it over.

I felt like a heavyweight had been unloaded from my shoulders. Even my soul felt light, so I stretched my arms in John’s car.

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The sun’s warmth graced me, but I blocked out its light, though I squinted at it. “It’s a good day.”

“It is,” John answered. We came to a crossroads, but John made a right turn. It was in the opposite direction of our home.

“I thought we’re going home.” I started to panic. All I wanted to do then was to find out what happened in the basement.

“No, no, no.” John didn’t even look at me. “It’s a good day, and the good news won’t stop coming. Next stop, here we come.” He blabbed about his plan, but I didn’t get a word of it.

I frowned, but there was nothing I could do. All I could do was go with the flow.

Trips were fun, but not when I was in a hurry. What a waste of time. I called Ashton.

It beeped, but then the call was hung up. Maybe it wasn’t a good time. I stared at the call record for a few moments before texting him: Call me when you’re done. It’s urgent.

Then John came to the airport.

was about to enter the airport. Then he shrugged. “What are you doing? The plane’s landing

way of a crucial matter, John. This person better be important, or you’re going

chuckled and came back to push me into the airport. “I’ve

my phone, shoving it in his

patted my

spun around, her fishtail skirt sticking to all her sexy curves tightly. The

I felt when she took off her sunglasses. “Oh, Emery! It really is you! Oh my god, you slimmed down so much.” I hugged her

to recover in a mere month or so. Her back

stand it, so I spent tons of money to fix it

around before lowering her voice to a whisper. “And that’s the only part that’s healed. I got my scars under cover. Pun not

been a straightforward one. I didn’t expect her to come back so soon though. I thought she’d stay in M Country for a while longer to get back to her

dumb jokes. Emery regaled us about the stories and plastic surgery in M Country, and

stopped laughing the moment we

to the plants, but

an academician, he let his hair hang awkwardly, and he was

was replaced by disgust.

and I went away. It wasn’t our place to tell

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up to

gardening equipment down and picked Xavier up. “You promised me you’d finish your homework, Xavier,” he whispered. “If you’re a man, you’re

unhappily, but he didn’t throw a tantrum. Oh, he was taught well. Since Xavier had calmed down, Hunter went

blow up in front of the kid, but she still looked irked. And no, she wasn’t

because she was gone for more than a month, and she had heavy

servant. “Take Xavier

“Yes.”

the shots in the house. Xavier knew that, so he let

son was gone, Emery turned back to Hunter. “I thought I said I don’t want to see you or anything

made a notice that slammed his actions. Because of that, his career was ruined, and he lost his source

for his own good after marrying Emery. He had a lot of enemies who were just waiting for the chance to beat him while he was done, and Hunter gave them

higher they were, the harder

at John and me with a frown. The heck? What’s that supposed to mean? Are

faster than I did, so he raised his chin and squinted at

didn’t notice the silent tussle between them, though she was still impatient

Emery, ignoring us. “I’ve been taking care of Xavier and tended to everything in the house in your absence. I realized I’ve been too harsh on you. I’ve given it a lot of thought, and

other, then we gasped. The heck? How could he even say that after what he

Delilah and the baby?” She threw him a mocking

then he answered, “Xavier’s still young. He should grow up with both his parents there for him. My parents persuaded Delilah to withdraw the lawsuit after the marriage. She’ll deliver the baby, and we’ll give her a house and a million. Then that’s the end of it between us. My parents’ relatives are

paying a million in compensation was going to take a lot out

of trash. All he cared about was himself. Even if he was better looking

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want that woman to deliver your baby? So I don’t even have a say in that?

talking to him. She shook her head in disdain. “Get out. Before I change

so he shot up. “I’m Xavier’s father. Nothing can change that. I’m bowing my head here so everyone can live in peace, but you burned that bridge, Emery. You’re

a dark look. “Is that

he couldn’t say anything, so he stormed out. I looked in his direction, then I realized there was a sports

John a weird look.

tell me, yes or no,” I

around anymore. We did meet some important people, but I could have

I quickly went to it, then John knocked on the window the moment I revved