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.”

clutched my hand tightly and gaze at me with his deep dark eyes. He did not speak for

with a

with a smile as I

good to see you!” I tugged his hand

me tightly. He poured me a glass and made sure I finished it. “You’ll get

and moister. “If I could fit you

nose gently in response to my mischief. “You’re in a playful mood. It’s

tighter than before.

surged through me and I felt

never leave him again. He was all I could 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

to have met

as I held

and hugged me again. There was an unspeakable joy behind

over our marriage spanning a decade, I have never told him this. If I didn’t say it now, I didn’t know when I would

have any regrets on my

my eyes. He nodded and planted a kiss on my forehead.

smiled again, just feeling grateful for

of that night suddenly returned to haunt me. “What happened

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