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?”

crossed. His relaxed figure stiffened upon hearing my question. “Tomorrow afternoon. Before the results are out and we can be sure you are fine, I won’t forgive

need to forgive me,” I interjected firmly. “Once the results are out, make the arrangements for the best treatment available and get

to me. “Do you feel unwell?”

reply, he stood up and

the spot and uttered helplessly. “You’ve

kept his grip on my arm and glowered at me.

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

still stated his doubts. “You’ll

him into his chair. “Got it. I dare not make a fool of

later, John held his chin thoughtfully after listening to my

long time, so

strange look and was about to answer

his phone to

could it be?

the screen and nearly laughed out loud