When There Is Nothing Left But Love

She smiled and relented. “Okay, then. You can eat when you’re hungry later. Mr. Ashton had a swing built in the courtyard and planted a lot of flowers. Would you like to take a look?”

I knew that she wanted me to relax and get into a better mood. Hence, I squeezed her arm and smiled. “I’m fine, Mrs. Eriksen. I’ll go back to my bedroom to rest. You should take a break too.”

After entering my bedroom, I took out all the clothes in my closet and tossed them onto the bed. Then, I folded them and placed them into a suitcase.

When Ashton came in and saw what I was doing, a frosty look crept into his eyes. “Why are you packing up?”

With my head lowered, I continued folding my clothes and said, “I’m going to stay in Glenwood Apartments for a while.”

He grabbed my hand and stared at me, his fury evident. “Scarlett, what are you doing?”

My heart ached. In the past, I would have heartbreakingly thrown the question back at him. I did not do anything, but why was I the one hurt in the end?

That day, I merely gazed at him calmly. “Ashton, I’m not trying to do anything. I just don’t want that night to happen again.”

After a short pause, I flung his hand away and continued packing my clothes. “We must not commit the same mistake over and over again. Both of us know very well that arguing won’t solve the problem. I know that you don’t love me too. I’ll try to forget the past.”

mean forget the past?” He scoffed, “Scarlett, what do you want

“Stop being so hung up on it. I’ll

emanating a hostile aura. “How many times do I have to tell you that there’s nothing between Rebecca and me? Are you

wanting to argue with him. “Ashton, do you think that

want me to admit

at a loss for words. As he refused to let me pack my clothes, I stood up and walked out of the bedroom without

expression, he warned, “I won’t stop you from staying wherever

or your reputation? If you truly care about your child, why would I

do by forcing me to stay here? Do you want me to look at this painfully familiar house every day? Do you want me to be

him. He moved closer to me and asked coldly, “Am

“Are

“Scarlett, so

no longer wanted to speak. It did not matter how much I loved him anymore. Gazing at him calmly, I replied, “I will make my love disappear slowly. Don’t worry, I won’t cause any

spat Ashton as he left the bedroom, slamming the door behind

my calm better. While I packed my clothes, Mrs. Eriksen rushed in. She grabbed my hand and persuaded, “Letty, you mustn’t leave! Although Mr. Ashton has a bad temper, you can see