When There Is Nothing Left But Love (Ashton And Scarlett)

“I am!” Lydia and I broke the silence at the same time. After we exchanged glances, I gestured for her to carry on with the conversation. “I’m the patient’s wife.”

The doctor nodded and carried on in a serious tone, “The patient was stabbed, but he is no longer in danger. However, he needs to pull through the next forty-eight hours. Otherwise…”

He paused, seemingly at a loss for better words to explain Jackson’s situation in a less impactful manner.

“Doctor, be frank with me. As a fellow doctor, I’m ready for what’s awaiting me.”

Sighing, the doctor stated, “There’s a huge probability he’s going to turn into a vegetative patient because his carotid artery has been severely damaged.”

Once the doctor delivered the news, he tapped Lydia’s shoulder lightly and made his way past the crowd.

I started shuddering in fear, my mind going completely blank once again. The image of Jackson leaving with Macy by his side crossed my mind. My eyes started brimming with tears, but no tears seemed to fall.

leave us alone.” Lydia’s seemingly harmless request took me

nothing I could do, I begged her, “Dr. Alder, please allow me to stay here and keep Jackson company. The doctor said the next two days are extremely crucial. He needs someone to be by his side. On top

you, should I take care of you or him? Haven’t you achieved your goal to

statement. In the end, she

right—I couldn’t even take good care of myself, let alone

hospital, another

John showed me the way to his car, but Ashton got in his

worthy! If it weren’t because of you, the Ziegler family wouldn’t pick on us either!” John glared at Ashton, squaring himself up

safe, I’d rather have her by my side!” Ashton showed no signs of stepping back

with them. They seemed to have forgotten I

I let out a hiss and shuddered in pain. Subsequently, Ashton and

could be heard when he