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?”

for the men standing behind

had it all planned out when she found two sturdy men to give me a hard time. Thankfully, I escaped death and avoided the tragedy of being chucked away as a

extremely important. It can help save a life or get even with another

she looked at me. “What are you going to

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 power for personal gains is regarded as defamatory statements. I hope things won’t look too embarrassing for

she huffed. “Scarlett, you’re

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.

person 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 or

acts. After Joyce’s departure, I stayed in

all of them turning up at the same time, I’m

up by his assistant after dinner whereas Colin left with

her playmate, Summer went to

as I age. The beautiful midsummer night sky was

crescendo of high-pitched buzzing produced by cicadas was the characteristic sound of late

door. I got up to answer it. It was

dim street lamp, the man’s eyes looked even deeper. His slender body stood like a statue

held me in his arms quietly. A faint

him into the yard. “You

me, he remained silent as

I