When There Is Nothing Left But Love

Then, I left without saying a word. Armond shocked me to my core once again. I had the feeling he could take any human organ he wanted at any time. All he had to do was say the word. That fact alone made him terrifying.

At that moment, Cameron gave me a call to ask me why I was out for so long. I lied by saying that I had gone quite a distance, so I couldn’t get back that soon. In the end, I bought some stuff at a convenience store nearby before going back.

Summer was lying in the bed. She was looking skeletal after the chemotherapy sessions, and looking at her broke my heart. Even so, I couldn’t cry before her, so I forced a smile. “Are you angry with Mommy, Summer? It’s been a while since I last saw you.”

Summer shook her head and held my hand weakly. “No. Grandma said you have a baby in your belly, so you can’t stay here for too long, or the baby’s going to get sick.”

I took a deep breath before holding her hand back firmly. I couldn’t face her because of my guilt. I felt that everything was my fault. If I hadn’t let her go with Jared to W City, she wouldn’t have to suffer that much.

If I hadn’t left for A City, if I hadn’t left her behind with Cameron, I would probably notice something wrong with her. Cameron even called me to talk about Summer’s symptoms, but I delayed her treatment because of my carelessness. I shouldn’t have gotten pregnant either. I always thought I cared and loved Summer with all my heart, but I realized I was only acting out of my selfish desires. I brought her to R Province because I thought it was best for her, then I brought her back to K City and left her alone for the same reason. I brought this suffering unto her.

guilty, and I couldn’t face her

of my trance. “I’m not scared, Mommy. Granny told

down the moment I started talking, so I felt relieved when Cameron came in. “Talk to granny for a bit, Summer. I’ll be back in

wanted to ask me something, but since

when I got to the staircase. Ashton called me, but I waited for a bit before answering the call. He was silent for a while before asking, “Have you taken dinner.

about Jared?

tomorrow. What happened? Your voice sounds hoarse. Are

see her.” I didn’t know how to break the meeting with Armond to him. First, I didn’t know what Armond

tired. Don’t forget to rest up when you get home. I don’t want you to exhaust yourself,” he said gently. Well, he

be awkward, but I took the call anyhow. Nora was as vivacious as usual though. “Can you pick us up at the airport, Scarlett? We