When There Is Nothing Left But Love

These words imply that we’re abusing our power to oppress others.

Her words angered Louis, who had always been a principled and honest person, and he ignored her.

He looked at me instead. Obviously, he wanted to know her identity.

Biting my lips, I responded, “She’s the only daughter of Stanley Newton.”

Louis’ expression darkened as he fell silent.

I said to the calm and composed Colin, “Carry on eating with the kids and Uncle Louis. I’ll handle this.”

Colin glanced at me but did not say much. After muttering something to Louis, he brought the two kids inside.

As an esteemed official, there were things that Louis could not say openly. He looked at me briefly, then followed suit, leaving behind Joyce and myself.

Not wanting to speak rashly, I remained indifferent while looking for a place to sit.

Joyce’s expression was awful. She probably felt frustrated at not being taken seriously despite making a big fuss for a long time.

She pulled herself together and looked at me. “Scarlett, what do you want me to do?”

faint smile, I chose my words carefully. “Had it not been for the men standing behind

time. Thankfully, I escaped death and avoided the tragedy of being chucked away as a corpse

help save a life or

looked at me. “What are you going to

he’ll be in trouble. I’ve recorded every single word you said to

she huffed.

gorgeous garden in full bloom, I was not in the mood to argue with her because that would affect my quality of life. Hence, I simply replied, “Ms. Newton, you should leave now. Staying here doesn’t

on earth would weigh both pros and cons to avoid any disadvantages. She didn’t know the people around me back then. Therefore, she couldn’t care less about what I did

acts. After Joyce’s departure, I stayed

them turning up at

by his assistant after dinner whereas Colin left with

playmate, Summer went

easily as I age. The

of high-pitched buzzing produced by cicadas was the characteristic sound of late summer. It

there was a loud knock at the door. I got

eyes looked even deeper. His

I could react, he held me in his arms quietly. A faint

him into the yard.

as if he had

quite chilly outside so I took him back to