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.”

straight through my heart

something but she eventually decided against it. Hence, she flashed a smile at Ashton. “Okay, I’ll let

talking about me; nevertheless, I didn’t get to join in on

to listen to

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

only person who was free to

was still awake as she had slept too much throughout the day. There

awake, Rebecca soon turned her gaze to me. “Scarlett,

ring on my finger for a long time before I looked up. “Isn’t love supposed to be

After a pause, she

is tiring. All I

me a glass of water?” she inquired, sitting up

rose to my feet to get her a glass

water. I want it piping hot!”