When There Is Nothing Left But Love

Right then, a handsome young man who looked around twenty years old approached me.

He smiled brightly at me, and I subconsciously responded with a gentle grin.

“Are you looking for something?” he asked.

I nodded. “I was looking for some materials for legal research, but my effort was in vain.” It’s probably because I’m not familiar with this library.

He looked at me and explained gently, “Most of the books here are scattered. There are more professional resources in the reading room next door. You don’t seem to know this place well. If you don’t mind, may I show you around? Maybe I can help you find the books that you’re looking for.”

I thanked him with a nod and a smile, “That would be wonderful!”

Just as he had described, I found the books I wanted in the reading room next door. When we were exiting, he asked, “You don’t look like you’re from this university. Are you here for an exam or a Ph.D. student?”

I chuckled. “I’m just here to borrow some books. You look really young. A junior?”

He nodded. “I’m going to be a senior soon. Can I have your phone number, please? You remind me of someone.”

Amused, I asked, “Is this a pick-up line used by young boys nowadays?”

He denied, “No, you really looked like the celebrity I had always liked a few years ago. You two are so alike. She’s seemingly quitted the entertainment world. I liked her very much, so when I first saw you, I thought you were her.”

As soon as he said that, I knew that he must have mistaken me for Nancy. Hence, I told him, “I’m sorry, but I don’t think I can give you my contact number.”

Confused, he asked, “Why?”

allow me to chat with

Ashton from afar, the young man looked somewhat disappointed. He then nodded reluctantly. “It’s

another word,

at Ashton, I ran toward him and fell in his arms, smiling.

brow,

a junior asking me for my number!” I bragged, “But I told him that I’m married,

took a glance at the young man who had left. Then, he gazed at me. “It seems like I shouldn’t let you wander around in the future. You

climbed upstairs. He hugged me all the way, and we found a seat

felt good to be in a vibrant place as if we were young

not see Jackson there. I called him multiple times and even tried contacting

“Meeting you has been the best thing that’s ever happened to me. Thank you for giving me a home.” It was a simple

be sweet, regardless of how the love story goes. Then, we became oblivious of the fact that not everyone who’s in love is

business trip. With a faint smile, he said calmly, “It’s been a while.” That was

married Emma. Although he did not do it out of love, he enjoyed leading a simple life and spending ordinary

understand this very well. John deliberately treated Emma better as if he was compensating for another person. However, Emma took it as a consolation and considered herself blessed. In a way, she was lucky to have a man like John who made attempts to pamper her. The only less-than-ideal part was that she had never truly fallen in love with him. He was way better than he appeared to

to face any challenges and bear

Christmas season, Ashton wanted to bring me along to Joe’s wedding. I was surprised at the news, but I was happy for Joe, nonetheless. No matter who he chooses to spend the rest of his life with, I’m certain that as a responsible adult, Joe is more than

the rehabilitation center that Rebecca was found dead from a suicidal drug overdose. Ashton was the first one who got the news. He fell silent for a long time before squeezing out

And, that was it.

last thing he heard was her death. I was

their own fate. Perhaps, Rebecca made the wrong decision since the very

and Sally were planning to spend the new year in J City. Before the year ended, Ashton cleared his schedule and brought me to the Moore residence to

illness. Upon knowing that we were going to J City, Summer asked in anticipation, “Mommy, are we going to the cemetery to see