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?”

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

to give me a hard time. Thankfully, I escaped death and avoided the tragedy of being chucked away as a corpse in

can help save a life or get even with another person for

looked at me. “What are you

said, “Nothing.” I pursed my lips. “I’ve done all that I could. The rest is up to your father. If he’s innocent, no one can press any charges on him. Otherwise, he’ll be in trouble. I’ve recorded every single word you said to Mr. Stovall. From a legal perspective, the way you’ve alleged him for misusing his

huffed. “Scarlett, you’re

affect my quality of life. Hence,

the silliest person on earth would weigh both pros and cons to avoid any disadvantages. She didn’t know the

 After Joyce’s departure, I stayed in the yard

of them turning up at the

picked up by his assistant after

her playmate, Summer went to

could not fall asleep easily as I age.

characteristic sound of late summer. It made the

knock at the door. I got up to answer it. It

lamp, the man’s eyes looked even deeper. His slender

he held me in his arms quietly. A faint smell

him into

me, he remained silent as if

quite chilly outside so I took him back to the