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

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?”

was sitting opposite me with his legs crossed. His relaxed figure stiffened upon hearing my question. “Tomorrow afternoon. Before the results are out and we can be sure you are fine, I

me,” I interjected firmly. “Once the results are out, make the arrangements for the best treatment available and get the best medicine there is. Kick up a big fuss. The

to me. “Do you feel unwell?”

for my reply, he stood up and took

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

kept his grip on my arm and

with a nod. “I want

stated his doubts. “You’ll regret

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

later, John held his chin thoughtfully after listening to my

so I gave him a push. “What do

look and was about to answer when

his phone to

it be?

screen and nearly laughed out loud when I saw the caller’s