When There Is Nothing Left But Love

I silently observed Camelia and couldn’t help but feel a twinge of sadness. The girl who used to be so beguiling had now become just like any other ordinary girl.

Who do I blame for her complete transformation? Time is ruthless, but so is Marcus.

Just then, Camelia’s baby was awakened by the noise in the hospital and started bawling his head off. When Marcus glared at her, she hurriedly apologized and left the room with the baby to coax him back to sleep.

Marcus’s actions left me befuddled. I knew he could be cold and distant, but that was reserved only for strangers and acquaintances. I never expected him to treat his family the same way.

I always thought there was a gentler side to him once one got to know him, but after what I witnessed, I started to doubt his character.

Is it Camelia? Has she done something wrong? Camelia used to lead a blessed, carefree life until Marcus bewitched her with his lies. She fell in love with him, married him, and even had a baby with him. But all she got in exchange for her love was Marcus’s contempt.

“Scarlett!” Marcus shouted to get my attention when he saw me spacing out. As his gaze landed on me, I felt a shiver down my spine.

“What’s wrong? What’s on your mind?”

on Camelia!” I quickly replied and

hallway and sat on the floor instead. As her baby continued to cry, she had no choice but to breastfeed him right there and then,

girl who was admired by all had now

give her some privacy. She looked at me with mixed emotions before finally saying, “Thank you.”

this before with Summer. Every time she cried, I could only coax her by breastfeeding her. As a first-time mother, I can

as such and was a little taken aback by it. She sat there deep in contemplation and finally gave a bitter smile. “I used to think that my situation would get better once

full of sacrifice, but we eventually realize

this is

confusion, not knowing what I

hurry I don’t think you’ve packed enough for yourself.

while before mustering up the courage to ask, “You and him,

I replied without any hesitation. “I have my own family, so please don’t see me as your rival. All I

back tears as she bit her

need to thank me.