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?”

question. “Tomorrow afternoon. Before the

John. You need to forgive 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.

his brows as he inched nearer to me. “Do you feel unwell?” he inquired

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

to the spot and uttered helplessly.

grip on my arm

“I want to beat them at their

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

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

held his chin thoughtfully after listening to

silent for a long time, so I gave him a push. “What do you think? Will

look and was

chuckled lightly and handed his phone to me. “Tell your guardian

 Who could it be?

at the screen and nearly laughed out loud when I saw