He Gave Her Strawberries, Gave Me Hives (Ford and Sylvia) novel Chapter 75

Chapter 17

carlett and Veronica had a secret code since childhood. They were each other’s emergency

contacts.

hey promised that if one was in danger, a call to the emergency line meant the other had to drop everything and come running.

econds before fainting that day, Scarlett dialed her sister.

When she woke up, Veronica had already transferred her to a real hospital.

he got lucky and found a top–tier surgeon.

fter surviving, she used the fake death ploy just to sever ties with Cormac as quickly as possible.

low that she finally had a peaceful life, she didn’t want Cormac ruining it.

s she thought about this, Veronica’s hand rested on her shoulder.

Don’t worry, Scarlett. I won’t let him bother you again.”

carlett gave a faint smile.

ormac didn’t give up. He texted Scarlett every day, pouring out his regret and longing.

carlett never replied. He changed numbers a dozen times, she blocked them all.

le resorted to handwritten letters, sliding pages of apologies under her door daily.

le bought her favorite flowers, misting every petal with obsessive care–something he never would have done before.

hings he used to consider beneath him.

carlett watched his antics in silence.

le was acting exactly like the old Scarlett, who would have done anything for love.

he smirked cynically.

So this is what I looked like chasing him. No wonder he hated me. It’s annoying.”

‘eronica sighed, recalling how Scarlett’s obsession with Cormac used to scare the whole family.

carlett lowered her eyes, feeling sorry for her past self.

he knew exactly where all that passion led.

Like a moth to a flame–you just get your wings burned off.

she had given up grad school in the UK just because he said, “Let’s give it a shot.”

‘Scarlett,” Veronica said firmly, “once you’re discharged, we’re going to the UK. You need to restart your life.”

Scarlett felt a surge of emotion. After a long pause, she heard herself say, “Okay.”

The day came. Scarlett was discharged, ready to head to the UK with Veronica.

Cormac found out and blocked the hospital exit, holding a massive bouquet of fresh Ecuadorian roses.

Chapter 17

Seeing Scarlett, he rushed forward, voice choking.

Scarlett… your favorite roses.”

I know I was wrong. I’m not asking for forgiveness right now. Just give me a chance to atone. Let me come with you to the UK. Let me take care of you. Please?”

carlett stopped and looked him in the eye.

t was the first time in months she really looked at him.

le was gaunt, eyes bloodshot, stubble messy.

far cry from the meticulous, dazzling Dr. Wilder of the past.

Cormac,” she said, her voice flat. “We are done. Long done.”

If this ‘atonement‘ is just to ease your own guilt, don’t bother. I’ve forgotten the past. The surgery took a lot of the bad memories with it.”

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