When There Is Nothing Left But Love

A little astonished, I said, “You’ve never gone to the hospital?”

“I’ve suggested it many times, but he always refuses.” She shook her head. “He was alright in the beginning, but his condition gradually got worse. I thought it could be a psychological issue. However, I’m not familiar with his past, so I couldn’t ask him.”

“Well, you could try asking Linda. She’s been working under Mr. Murphy for a long time. She should know something useful about Armond.”

She hummed, deep in thought. “Do you think he might have been in love with a girl who later left him, traumatizing him and causing him to become unable to love? Why else would such a rich, handsome bachelor of his age still be unmarried and have no woman by his side?”

“Do you not count as a woman?” I raised an eyebrow.

“Um… I meant prior to me!”

this.” When trying to solve a problem, you had to start

she leaned in conspiratorially. “I

Ashton and pushed him away because I think I’m not good enough for him. But I can’t deny the fact that I love him, and I miss him, and he will always be the first person I instinctively go to when I’m in trouble. I also know that no one on this earth will ever love me as much

or especially outstanding, as long as he’s truly, madly, and deeply in love with me. Too bad it didn’t turn out that way in the end. Although, to be honest, I

first time that I had an insight into Nora’s perspectives on love. Her opinions somewhat surprised me but hadn’t

met Ashton. Even though I have been through a lot in the past several years, I’ve never since experienced the hesitation and aimlessness that I felt after first leaving Ashton. I think I can now confidently say from the bottom of my

been in love. When my classmates started dating in middle school, I thought they were too immature and that I was too good to get myself involved with them. Everyone seemed to be falling in love with other people left and right at university, too. I guess it was fate that I never found anyone compatible even after graduating from university. I was so wrapped up in my own loneliness until I met Armond. He was the very definition of the Prince Charming that I’ve been dreaming about all my life—wealth, power, and good looks! But now, I’m learning that

think that because your relationship with Armond is progressing too smoothly,” I reassured her. “You had a subconscious belief that dating such a great guy would bring about suffering and pain and hurt, but none

make him fall for