When There Is Nothing Left But Love novel (Ashton and Scarlett ) novel Chapter 984

The girl’s words cut deep. I pressed my lips together silently. I did not see a point in rebuking her. Initially, I was confused as to why Brandon would bring us here. But now, I was starting to see the light.

After a while, the girl looked at me and continued, “I know my sister can save your daughter. So, let’s make a deal. I want you to promise me something.”

I knitted my brow and replied, “I’ll consider it if it’s reasonable. Otherwise, I’ll have to refuse.”

“Take me along with my sister. I can’t wait for my death here. My mother wants to marry me off to a moron and I don’t want to live a life like that. I don’t need you to do anything for me. As long as you take me to the city, I’ll leave you alone and you won’t have to see me ever again. I just want to get out of here. I don’t want to spend my life here.”

There was ambition and earnestness in the girl’s eyes. I could tell that she was truly desperate. My younger self would have pitied her and immediately agreed.

But, I hesitated. After all, this place was utterly alien to me, and so was this girl. I had no idea what went on between she and her parents. Before I could figure out why they were keeping her prisoner, I could not interfere recklessly as an outsider. The consequences could be dire.

I looked at her and said calmly, “I can take you. But, I have to know why do you want to leave this place and why are you being locked inside here? One more thing, will your parent allow you to go off like this. Without your parents’ permission, I could be causing trouble for myself by taking you with me. If you really care for your sister, you shouldn’t use her as a bargaining chip. You know that we’ll pay for your sister’s sacrifice. This is a fair transaction. However, you have requested my help and my moral side would likely oblige. If everything is in check, I’ll agree to that!”