When There Is Nothing Left But Love

He pulled my covers open, causing the sunlight to blind my eyes momentarily.

Scowling, he inquired, “Are you trying to suffocate yourself?”

I wasn’t in the mood to talk to him. “Ashton, can’t I vent my feelings? Have you ever been considerate of my feelings?”

Knitting his brows together, he asked, “Are you unwell?”

I felt tempted to strangle him. “Can’t you feel it?” I gritted out angrily.

His frown deepened. “Let’s go to the hospital.”

Infuriated by his suggestion, I threw a pillow at him. “Get out!”

Ashton left without a word and shut the door behind him.

I shut my eyes and lay on the bed, but I was too upset to sleep.

Mrs. Eriksen brought breakfast upstairs and called me hesitantly. “Letty, I brought breakfast. Why don’t you eat something and apply some ointment before going back to sleep?”

“No need!” I wasn’t someone who’d throw a tantrum without reason, so I merely replied to her coolly.

to watch you eat a little. If you feel

need!” My voice

up. His grandfather brought him up, so he doesn’t know how to take care of others. He’s good at solving problems because

“He wanted to come up earlier, but you were mad at him. Hence, he told me to relay his wishes. You’re a married couple and should understand each other. Don’t argue over trivial matters as that would only bring harm

reply. “I got it, Mrs. Eriksen. You

Remember to eat your breakfast

left right after

and stared at the scenery outside the window with my half-opened eyes. Winter in

body was throbbing painfully. I couldn’t fall asleep or bring myself

to lie in bed and

news of Rebecca’s miscarriage

I wanted to sleep, the more my body refused

a few tries, I sat up in frustration and made my way to

drizzling rain was splattering lightly as the chilly wind gushed into the bedroom, waking me up instantly. I felt

villa were bare. No birds were

a huge downpour, the annoyance in

felt sleepy. I leaned against the wall next

When I was about to drift off, someone pushed the door

on the balcony as the cold wind