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?”

with his legs crossed. His relaxed figure stiffened upon hearing my question. “Tomorrow afternoon. Before the results are out and we can be sure you are fine,

out, make the arrangements for the best treatment available and get the best medicine there

brows as he inched nearer to me. “Do you feel unwell?” he inquired as he scanned me

he stood up and took

and uttered helplessly. “You’ve got

my arm and glowered at me.

nod. “I want

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

a fool of myself in front of the great Mr. Stovall. Calm

held his chin thoughtfully after listening

he remained silent for a long time, so I gave him a push. “What

look and was about to answer when his

and handed his phone to me. “Tell your

 Who could it be? Cameron

screen and nearly laughed out loud