When There Is Nothing Left But Love

I was unaware of what he was planning, so I merely nodded in agreement.

Sometimes, one could possibly feel inferior in a relationship for no reason. I was accustomed to following Ashton’s requests. I also constantly obeyed his orders even though I despised them.

As the vehicle approached the city, I thought he would drop me off at the villa. To my utter surprise, he headed straight toward the hospital instead.

The smell of antiseptic wafted in the air, permeating every corner of the hospital. I didn’t like it, but I followed Ashton quietly to Rebecca’s ward.

Rebecca was hooked to an IV drip. She was lying on the bed, her appearance all the more frail and petite.

When she saw me entering with Ashton, her expression fell. She spoke up after a long silence, “I don’t want to see her, Ashton.”

Her child had died and her motherlike vibe was gone. She grew increasingly cold and resentful instead.

Ashton approached her and pulled her into his arms. Resting his chin on her forehead in an effort to comfort her, he hurriedly uttered, “She’s here to take care of you. It’s only right for her to do that.”

and intimacy pierced straight through my

Hence, she flashed a smile at

didn’t get

to

a Fuller but did not attend George’s funeral. He had to run the family business, so he didn’t have

was

throughout the day. There were no extra beds in the hospital so I resorted to sitting on a chair beside her

awake, Rebecca soon turned

ring on my finger for a long

did not understand what I meant. After a pause, she broke out into a

my head. Everything in life is tiring. All I

pour me a glass of water?” she inquired,

rose to my feet to get her

I want it piping