When There Is Nothing Left But Love

I looked up when he paused and saw the grimness in his gaze. “Scarlett, if you cause me to go through that pain of losing a loved one again, I will never forgive you. I will leave your kids to fend for themselves, get it?”

It was not a notice; it was a warning.

I pursed my lips and gave him a firm nod. “Yes. If I die, you will leave your nephew and niece to die.”

I was certain both Ashton and John would make the same choice.

The hospital was chilly at night. I shuddered when the night breeze blew along the hallway.

John calmed down. He couldn’t bring himself to get mad at me and stood aside to let me in. “Come on in. It’s chilly out there. Are you putting on a show to gain my sympathy?”

His voice was flat, but at least he was no longer unapproachable.

I found John’s stubbornness adorable. Flashing a smile, I entered his room.

We were short on time, so I sat down and immediately inquired, “Will we get all the test results tomorrow?”

“Tomorrow afternoon. Before the results are out and we can be sure you

You need to forgive me,” I interjected firmly. “Once the results are out, make the arrangements for the best treatment available and get the best medicine there is. Kick up a big fuss. The bigger

inched nearer to me. “Do you feel

he stood up

spot and uttered helplessly. “You’ve got it wrong.

his grip on my arm and glowered at me.

replied with a nod. “I want to beat them at their

almost convinced, but he still stated his doubts. “You’ll regret it if this

not make a fool of myself in front of the great

later, John held his chin thoughtfully

time, so I gave him a push.

and was about

and handed his phone to

could it be? Cameron or

at the screen and nearly laughed out loud when I saw the caller’s ID—Old