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.

told me to watch you eat a little. If you feel unwell, apply the ointment and

need!” My voice grew

me and placed the tray on the table. Before she left, something occurred to her. “Letty, actually, Mr. Ashton adores you. I watched him grow up. His grandfather brought him up, so he doesn’t know how to take care of others. He’s good at solving problems because that was what his grandfather taught him. Mr. Fuller wanted him to take

him. Hence, he told me to relay his wishes. You’re a married couple and should understand each other. Don’t

think of a reply. “I got it, Mrs. Eriksen. You should go

to eat your

right

window with my half-opened eyes. Winter in K City was a dreadful affair. It was drizzling now. This wouldn’t help me feel better

I couldn’t fall asleep or bring myself to eat

wanted to lie in bed and do

the ceiling. Actually, the news of

to force myself to sleep. However, the more I wanted to sleep, the more my body refused to cooperate

I sat up in frustration

me up instantly. I felt terribly uncomfortable, so I sat by the window and allowed

outside the villa were bare. No birds were visible. It was a

a huge downpour, the annoyance in my heart faded

the wall next to the window, closing my

I was about to drift off, someone pushed

balcony as the cold