When There Is Nothing Left But Love

Hearing his flighty remarks, my face darkened in an instant. “I’m thankful that you don’t mind being my baby’s stepfather, but you’re too good for a woman like me, as you’ve said, who doesn’t treat their marriage seriously,” I riposted, glaring at him.

I shouldn’t waste my time on him. This man is way too unpredictable.

With that, I walked past him out of the pavilion and then briskly walked along the pond, heading toward the house.

I was annoyed when I heard his footsteps getting closer.

My anger was aroused the moment he laid his hand on my shoulder. Without a second thought, I turned around and shoved him away.

As a result of being caught off guard by the sudden force, he fell into the pond with a thud.

The yard light was the only illumination in the pitch-dark night. I tried to take a closer look, but I saw nothing but water ripples in the lake. I hit the panic button when it hit me that he was drowning. “Help! Someone is drowning!”

Then, I leaned on the edge of the pond, calling out his name. However, I received no response. Since I had no idea of the depth of the lake, thinking that he was drowned, I got too frightened that I broke into tears. “Somebody, help! Help!”

“Pfft!” All of a sudden, Marcus emerged from the water, wiping the water off his face. “Stop crying! I’m not dead yet!”

I was in a daze the whole while when he climbed out of the lake with his clothes soaking wet.

Looking at his composed manner, I realized he had frightened me on purpose. My chest heaved heavily while I was quivering in anger.

White! You think

could he scare a pregnant woman like that? My heart

“It’s cooler in the lake, so I

fury, I once again pushed him into the lake. “Then you

Thump!

Stovall! You…” He was flailing about in the water,

shadows. His expression was perfectly

paused for a while before making my way toward

from Marcus as he answered, “Yes.

of the house. The former was displeased upon seeing Marcus climbing out of the pond. “How did you get in there? Couldn’t you

attitude toward him. That poor guy never got

to face Benjamin. “Benjamin,

me. With a defiant smile, he

the roof. “You… You…” He stuttered while pointing

“Marc, you shouldn’t make your father angry. It’s cold outside. You better go get changed, or else you might catch a cold.” With that, she

Ashton a taunting sidelong glance as he walked past him, he stopped in front of

as I found his

to explain to him in case he misunderstood me. “I’m not crying for him! I’m crying because

he tucked my hair behind my ears.