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

The bright red shade of the wedding dress reflected subtly against the white hospital walls, coloring them with a faint blush that formed and disappeared like ocean waves as I walked past.

No one else was there to watch, which was why the journey was completely unobstructed.

Joseph placed the neatly folded groom’s outfit in my hands and opened the door respectfully before stepping aside.

When I walked in, I saw Marcus taking a shallow nap on his bed. He only opened his eyes a few seconds after hearing my footsteps.

It probably appeared to be a dream to him until he saw the dress I was wearing. The moment he saw me, his eyes widened, and his gaze became completely alert.

“Y-You-” Marcus stammered, unable to form a full sentence in his excitement.

I picked up the layers of my skirt with my fingers and smiled. “Doesn’t it look nice? Remember how I told you that I would definitely wear a dress like this when I get married?”

“I-It looks good,” Marcus said in a raspy voice. His eyes gleamed with happiness before dulling down again. “What does all this have to do with me, though?”

up the groom’s suit in hand. After I walked over, I placed it on his bed and said, “You wanted to get married, right? I’ve finally thought it over.

instead. I couldn’t help but smile and couldn’t help myself

came to my senses and looked at him with narrowed eyes. “You’re not regretting

subject. “Why did you suddenly

smile as I shrugged and said casually, “You were the one who said it, remember? No matter what, I can’t say no. If I said it was because I owed it to you or because I felt bad for you, would you

Marcus quickly said as he swung off the blanket and sat up with difficulty. “It sounds like you

no way you’re getting out of this one,” I said faux-nonchalantly. After that, I turned around and walked out as I said, “Joseph will help you

of his voice causing him to cough once loudly.

to say. He was just worried that I’d

Since I agreed, I

of the

door before walking to a safer spot.

Marcus for so long. “Ashton’s guards didn’t let me go upstairs, and you weren’t picking up your phone. What are the two of you up to? Even if you