When There Is Nothing Left But Love

When I was done speaking, John breathed a sigh of relief and started to joke around. “The Zieglers are so annoying. Before we make them go bankrupt, let’s have some fun with them!”

I sighed. Men’s emotions were fleeting, passing only after a short time. Just as John was about to share his plans to deal with Thora, my phone rang.

I retrieved the phone from my bag and saw that I had a message from Rose. The last time I saw her, she had just given birth. She should’ve just ended her confinement. Why is she looking for me now?

To be polite, I answered the call anyway. “Hi Rose, what’s the matter?”

“Scarlett, I want to ask for your help with something.” She spoke hesitantly and seemed to be in a difficult position.

“Tell me. As long as it’s not too much, I won’t refuse.”

Nick and Rose did treat me like their sister after all, so naturally, I could not act too distant.

you please help me contact Nick? I’ve not seen him for a week. I’m a

be deliberately covering the microphone to block out other noises. However, as a fellow

already had a bad hunch. This time, I became even more certain of my guess. “What’s

replied, “Nothing, it’s just that Nick’s been working really hard for the company recently, so I’m worried that he can’t take it. Please, if you meet him, please

was just about to ask her to clarify the situation when all I heard was the beeping

looked at my phone, it was already back at the lock screen. My feelings of uneasiness

have been unreachable. However, only a few seconds after I dialed his number, a familiar voice picked up the call.

had given birth. Perhaps Rose was still trying to cover up for him, and they

you?” My

he had, as a man, he had left his wife just after she had given birth, and she had had no news of him for at least a week. It was an irresponsible act that no one would be able to

my question and instead changed the subject. “Is

understood his thinking too well. He was trying to cover