When There Is Nothing Left But Love

When There Is Nothing Left But Love Chapter 791

“Scarlett, you’ve been asleep for two days,” the soft voice said. “Please wake up!”

I wanted to say something and to open my eyes, but I did not succeed.

I felt something moist inside my bone-dry mouth. After some time, my face and limbs were being cleaned gently by a damp towel.

I couldn’t help but fall back asleep again due to my extreme fatigue.

My dreams were incomprehensible and confusing. The next time I opened my eyes, my surroundings were clearer to me than they were though I was still feeling groggy.

Ashton slumped over my bed as he was asleep. His hair looked rather greasy as though he hadn’t showered in days.

“Ashton!” I croaked. My voice was hoarse but I was surprised that I managed to say that.

I smiled at the realization that I was still alive. It feels so good to be alive!

At the sound of his name, Ashton straightened himself up. He looked haggard and unkempt. I reached out to caress his face and felt a cluster of tiny beards poking out of his chin.

I chuckled. “Haven’t I just shaved for you? They’ve grown back.”

dark eyes. He did

with a choking voice after a

with a smile as

to see you!” I tugged his hand and held it

I finished it. “You’ll get to see me every

throat felt a lot more comfortable and moister. “If I could fit you in my pocket, I’ll get to see you every day,” I said, wasting no time in teasing him as soon

to my mischief. “You’re in a playful mood. It’s good to see you back

hugged me again and it was tighter than before. I felt

and savored it. The entire spectrum of emotions surged through me and I felt lucky to be alive just to experience them

think about during the few minutes in the freezer. As I approached death, even the rhythm of my pulse had chided me for taking his love for me for granted, and that

good fortune to have met him in my

held his neck

me again. There was an unspeakable joy behind his wearied

we met, over our marriage spanning a decade, I have never told him this. If I didn’t say it

to have any regrets on my

into my eyes. He nodded and planted a kiss on my forehead. “I won’t disappoint

just feeling grateful for

his chest to savor the peace that came with it, the incidents of that night suddenly returned to haunt me. “What

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