When There Is Nothing Left But Love

My unannounced appearance stunned Shane. Just when he was on the verge of losing his cool, he saw Ashton behind me and he got on his knees immediately. “Mrs. Fuller, you’re right. I’m at fault. I will never do it again!”

I doubted him. After all, a leopard would never change its spots. I watched his girlfriend’s face closely. Somehow, I pitied her. I couldn’t believe she would fall for a guy like him.

“Break up with him. He does not deserve you,” I said to her.

I knew that no matter what I said, it would be useless. Despite that, I had to say something. That woman looked at me, puzzled. There was no longer any trace of the alluring expression that she wore earlier. Rather, she looked miserable and pale. “Thanks,” she muttered after a while.

I shook my head nonchalantly. “No, I just can’t bear to see this jerk raised his hand on you.”

Ashton pursed his lips. “Let’s go.” I stood up and followed him. After a distance away, I took another glance at her. Then, with a heavy sigh, I made my way down the stairs.

“Not everyone walks the same path. Everyone is different. You can’t control it,” he said with a warm smile as he held my hand.

I turned to him. “Are you trying to say that I shouldn’t be a busybody?” I said, with a little pout.

He responded with a gentle grin before he rubbed his nose and said, “You are overthinking it.”

and we stayed silent until the cruise ship docked. I was surprised to see a familiar face

“Today.”

time. As soon as we got into the

cough. I asked worriedly, “Are you feeling unwell?” He was finally discharged from the hospital, but the doctor advised that he

fine. Don’t worry.” I watched him silently as he leaned back in his seat

crashed on the bed while the two men chatted in the living room. What was supposed to be a nap became

he stood by the bed, I could smell the scent of soap on him. “Go wash up. You can go back to sleep after

the hollow of his shoulder. “Sorry, I was too sleepy. These past few days are just mentally exhausting. I definitely need a good rest

hair idly. “Shall I help you wash

I knew he was up to no good,

my brows at a bottle of Vitamin A next to the sink. It was odd to see supplements around him lately, yet I tried to think positive.

shower, I showed him the bottle and asked, “Have you been taking this

took a glance at it

Are you feeling any discomfort in your body as you get older? Why are you taking all these

the book in his hands, laid it carefully on the side table, and fixed his blazing gaze on me. “My dear wife,