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?”

figure stiffened upon hearing my question. “Tomorrow afternoon. Before the results are out and we can be sure

the results are out, make the arrangements for the best treatment

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

he stood up and took my arm. “Come with

rooted to the spot and uttered helplessly.

my arm and glowered at me.

want to

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

chair. “Got it. I dare not make a fool of myself in front of the

chin thoughtfully

as he remained silent for a long time, so I gave him a push. “What do you think? Will it

and was about to answer when

lightly and handed his phone to me.

it be? Cameron

and nearly laughed out loud