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?”

stiffened upon hearing my question. “Tomorrow afternoon. Before the results are out and

are out, make the arrangements for the best treatment available and get the best medicine there is. Kick up a big fuss. The bigger the

brows as he inched nearer to me. “Do you feel

my reply, he stood up and took my arm. “Come with

rooted to the spot and uttered helplessly. “You’ve got it

my arm and glowered

nod. “I want

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

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

John held his chin thoughtfully after listening to my

long time, so I gave

and was about to answer

and handed his phone to me. “Tell your

it be? Cameron or

out loud when I saw

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