In Love, Never Say Never (Ashton Fuller and Scarlett Stovall) novel Chapter 1214

“Just a couple of nobodies. By the way, I haven’t seen John around during the day lately. What has he been up to?” I tried changing the topic as I didn’t want to get into it.

Emma frowned the moment I mentioned John. “He’s been giving me the cold shoulder ever since you were kidnapped by Mitchell’s men the last time I went out with you, so I’m guessing he hates me now…” she grumbled while tending to the potted plants on the table.

I was surprised as I didn’t realize my own actions had led to a conflict between them. “Uh… You’re probably just overthinking things… I bet he’s just really busy with work!”

“Don’t bother trying to console me. I can tell if he’s busy, you know?” Emma let out a huge sigh as she continued, “John left his phone at home when you two visited Jackson at the hospital the other day, so I had the chauffeur drive me there and delivered it to him. I saw him starting a fight with Mr. Harrison in public because of you, Letty. I think you’re the only woman that he will ever care so deeply about in his life.”

I pursed my lips in response and took a moment to think about what she said before replying, “You’re wrong, Emma. Have you forgotten what John said on your blind date with him? He personally admitted to liking other women before you, remember? He may come off as bold and fearless, but he’s actually a coward who doesn’t even have the guts to admit that he likes someone until it’s too late! You have to give him some time and keep persevering until he comes to his senses, okay?”

Emma wasn’t buying it at all and continued to take her anger out on the potted plants. “That’s what you said before, but so much time has passed with no progress between us! In fact, we don’t even find our usual squabbles fun anymore! Maybe it really is a one-sided love on my end, after all. I should probably cast these meaningless feelings aside and just be content with my title as his wife. Nothing good ever comes out of overthinking anyway…”

I could tell that she had been deeply hurt by John’s words and actions. No woman could possibly put up with being treated so coldly on a daily basis, and Emma was no different.

Like flowers, women require plenty of warmth and care in order to bloom brightly. Being kept in a cold, dark room would just result in them losing their colors over time.

In the end, I decided to remain silent as I had no way of changing her mind.

I was dozing off on the sofa at around eleven that night when I heard the faint sound of footsteps approaching, I opened my eyes, and saw John about to drape his coat over me.