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?”

not been for the men standing behind me at

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

humans is extremely important. It can help save a life or

looked at me. “What

“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

huffed.

that would affect my quality of life. Hence, I simply replied, “Ms. Newton, you should leave now. Staying here doesn’t help and it will put your father in

disadvantages. She didn’t know the people around

knows, she’ll surely think hard before she acts. After Joyce’s departure, I stayed in the yard and

turning up at the same time, I’m afraid it’s hard to seek

by his assistant

Summer went to

could not fall asleep easily as I age. The beautiful midsummer night sky

characteristic

door.

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

in his arms quietly. A faint smell of

him into the yard.

he remained silent as if

chilly outside so I