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.

and that one time I thought I touched the sun. For that one time of light I saw in my dark life, I threw myself to that sun, betting with everything I

like the sun, he burnt

much I did for him, I won’t ever get anything in return.

it failed…again?” Ava says in

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

Sebastian replies with all the tenderness in the

the energy I

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

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

words like this get everyone rushing

does not answer

so 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

saying it out loud. But I dare not. The last time I let my feelings take the better of me, it got me

“Ava, I’m married,”

What did he say?

Did he really just say that? That he is married? Is that a rejection? Am I safe to

Ava burst into tears, her tone so sad even I felt guilt growing

Even if he didn’t agree to it, I would still save Ava. It’s not like my parents would

were both born with RH- type of blood. A blessing to her, a curse to

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