When There Is Nothing Left But Love

“She’s doing great. She’s in postpartum confinement now and is caring wholeheartedly for her child. That’s why she probably didn’t have time to answer your call.” I had a nagging feeling that he sounded weird, but I couldn’t put my finger on what it was.

So I replied, “Then where are you guys now?”

I could vaguely hear the voice of a kid crying over the phone. It brought tears to my eyes, and my heart clenched in pain

“We’re still in the countryside. We’ll come to visit you in K City once Macy is feeling better.”

I quickly nodded and couldn’t stop the feeling of happiness from welling up in me. At least Macy’s child is doing good.

He was probably busy taking care of his child. That was why he hung up hastily after talking for a bit more.

As autumn approached, the temperature in K City dropped by the day. I already felt cold even though I had only been sitting outside for a while.

After taking a few steps, I stopped walking when I saw the familiar black Jeep with the car plate number JA888C on it. Ashton.

What is he doing here?

Instinctively, I turned and walked away.

However, I only managed to take a few steps when he grabbed hold of my arm. “When do you plan to stop hiding from me, Scarlett?”

My body froze, and I started to feel suffocated. “Let’s get divorced, Ashton.”

running away from my problems, but I was also hiding from him. I just couldn’t continue living

love me. I could also tolerate the complicated relationship he had with Rebecca and the way they flirted with each

going. Even if he didn’t love me, he would still

lost our child, and I couldn’t find a reason to stay with him anymore. I didn’t want to lie to myself, nor did I want to go

across his face as he

hurting inside. “I can’t go on with you anymore, Ashton. I married you back then all because of my gratitude toward George for taking care of Grandma and me. I was willing to repay him at all costs. But now that I’ve gone through so much, I’ve already

cold smile appeared on his lips upon hearing that. “So you married me

I said with a

what you started by staying with me for the rest

Ashton? I hate you.

it slowly. Get your

I broke down and screamed. “You’ll get your karma when the time comes. I don’t want to dirty my

door. He quickly followed suit. “Marcus wouldn’t be able to take care of you

me. I couldn’t care less even if I fell down the stairs as the only thought

would be

floor and turned

my medicine to control my emotions. Then, I

rang, and I answered when I

sleep immediately.” His words made me suspect if I was