In Love, Never Say Never (Ashton Fuller and Scarlett Stovall) novel Chapter 1245

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?”

John 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 won’t forgive you.”

“No, 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. The bigger the better.”

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

Without waiting for my reply, he stood up and took my arm. “Come with me.”

I stood rooted to the spot and uttered helplessly. “You’ve got it wrong. That wasn’t what I meant.”

John kept his grip on my arm and glowered at me. “Really?”

“Yes,” I replied with a nod. “I want to beat them at their own game.”