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?”

his legs crossed. His relaxed figure stiffened upon hearing my question. “Tomorrow afternoon.

the best treatment available and get the best medicine there is. Kick up a big fuss. The bigger the

as he inched nearer to me. “Do you feel

reply, he stood up and took my arm.

to the spot and uttered helplessly. “You’ve got it wrong. That wasn’t

my arm and glowered at me.

with a nod. “I want

stated his

pushed him into his chair. “Got it. I dare not make a fool of myself in front

chin

time, so I gave him a push. “What do you

was

phone to me. “Tell your guardian about

 Who could it be?

out loud when I