When There Is Nothing Left But Love

As these thoughts crossed my mind, I couldn’t help but stare at my babies in the stroller. The pain in my heart intensified.

I wasn’t scared of death itself, but the thought of its imminent approach frightened me because it meant that I wouldn’t be able to watch my children grow.

If only God could hear my prayers and just give me a couple more years to live.

Since the kidnapping of his child, John had upgraded the security system in his home. He ran extensive background checks on all of his staff, making sure that strangers could not infiltrate the Stovall residence again. This way, everyone in the house could finally let down their guard.

A week after my return, I caught wind that Rose had given birth. Since Nick and Rose had always treated me like their older sister, I knew I had to visit her.

Emma tagged along on my visit to the hospital.

“The baby’s so pretty. He looks just like you.” Rose’s son was born after a nine-month-long pregnancy, and he appeared much healthier than my twins. I was genuinely pleased for her.

“Thank you,” Rose rasped weakly as she sat against the headboard. She was being tended by an older lady who appeared to be the Harrisons’ maid.

Nick still busy with work?” I

lowered her head as she bit her lips

the anger of Rose’s caretaker. She snapped, “No matter how busy he was, he should at least be there when his wife

Rose interrupted Margaret’s rants to no

arrange for someone to take care of you after the delivery and you had to beg me for help. Why must you speak up for

almost seemed as if she might add me to her rants

he was when it came to Rose’s delivery. He really crossed the line this

she telling the truth? That Nick is neglecting you and your son for his work?” I’ve always had a great impression of Rose, so I was on her side in this ordeal. At the same time, I wanted to clarify

since I was young, and I would feel uncomfortable if I had to deal

Margaret appeared to have more to say, but she zipped her lips under Rose’s

you? I heard you gave birth

that she was trying to change the topic. Since Rose didn’t want to talk about Nick anymore, I followed her lead and progressed to safer

was waiting for the elevator after leaving Rose’s ward, I heard

you sighing about?” I asked with a