Scarlett’s POV

“The bone marrow transplantation was three months ago, silly,” Sebastian’s chuckle follows her request out to the empty hallway.

I put my hand on the doorknob, but I can’t seem to find the strength to turn it. I have seen how loving they are together, too many times for too long.

As if torturing myself, I just freeze there, listening.

“Today is just a regular checkup, and the result has been good every time before this, hmm?” Sebastian comforts.

I could see his tender smile in my head as he coaxed the love of his life, his powerful palm patting her on the head like she was the most delicate flower in the world.

time I thought I touched the sun. For that one

just like the sun, he

him, I won’t ever get anything in return. Because he already paid the ultimate price: he married

failed…again?” Ava

past five years coming up with one plan after another with the doctor he got her with a seven-digit salary, who is said to have made breakthroughs in

keep trying,” Sebastian replies with all the tenderness in the

drain all the energy

knew he loved her. I was reminded of that every day for as long as I can remember. You’d think I should be numb to that pain by now. I wish. But my rebellious heart

Ava mumbles, hesitatingly adding, “I won’t be able to be with you if I

her words

not answer

much that I have to hold my breath. Will he tell her the good news? That he will be a free man today? He can now. He knows his freedom is on its way, and he can promise his life

But I dare not. The last time

“Ava, I’m married,”

What did he say?

really just say that? That he is married? Is that

sorry you had to do that for me! You shouldn’t have…!” Ava burst

shouldn’t have. Even if he didn’t agree to it, I would

type of

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