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 with that man

tolerate the complicated relationship he had with Rebecca and the

to keep going. Even if he didn’t love me, he would still love the child since it

now, I had lost our child, and I couldn’t find a reason to stay with him anymore. I didn’t want to

he added, “Must

then, but I was 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 done my part. So just let

upon hearing that. “So you married me because you wanted

I said with

turned ugly. “Well, since you married me to repay Grandpa, you should finish what you started by staying with me for the rest of your life. Anyway, I never

you understand, Ashton? I hate you. I don’t want to be with

hiding the pain in them. “Then get used to it slowly. Get your revenge since you hate me. The best

down and screamed. “You’ll get your karma when the time comes. I

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

even if I fell down the stairs as the only thought in my mind was to push

afraid that I would

the floor and turned to open

to control my emotions. Then, I got into bed and waited

phone rang, and I answered when I realized

Don’t just go to sleep immediately.” His words made me suspect if I was being