Chapter 1214
When There Is Nothing Left But Love
âJust a couple of nobodies. By the way, I havenât seen John around during the day lately. What has he
been up to?â I tried changing the topic as I didnât want to get into it.
Emma frowned the moment I mentioned John. âHeâs been giving me the cold shoulder ever since you
were kidnapped by Mitchellâs men the last time I went out with you, so Iâm guessing he hates me
nowâ¦â she grumbled while tending to the potted plants on the table.
I was surprised as I didnât realize my own actions had led to a conflict between them. âUh⦠Youâre
probably just overthinking things⦠I bet heâs just really busy with work!â
âDonât bother trying to console me. I can tell if heâs busy, you know?â Emma let out a huge sigh as she
continued, âJohn 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 youâre the only woman that he will ever care so deeply about in his
life.â
I pursed my lips in response and took a moment to think about what she said before replying, âYouâre
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 heâs actually
a coward who doesnât even have the guts to admit that he likes someone until itâs too late! You have to
give him some time and keep persevering until he comes to his senses, okay?â
Emma wasnât buying it at all and continued to take her anger out on the potted plants. âThatâs what you
said before, but so much time has passed with no progress between us! In fact, we donât 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 anywayâ¦â
I could tell that she had been deeply hurt by Johnâs 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.
âYou should go sleep in your room now that youâre awake,â he said while slinging the coat over his
shoulder instead.
It was indeed uncomfortable sitting for too long with two babies in my tummy, so I did as told and made
my way towards the bedroom with his help.
âYouâve been coming home late recently, John. Is everything okay at work?â
âWhat could possibly go wrong with Uncle Louis around? Some of my men screwed up a project, so
Iâve been busy cleaning up the mess,â John said calmly.
I stopped in my tracks and gave him a serious look as I asked, âHow is Hannah doing?â
I knew that John had been secretly keeping an eye on her despite them being separated for so long.
John let go of me and looked away when he realized I had seen through his secret. âWhy bring her up
all of a sudden?â
Feeling an ache in my waist, I held a hand against it to steady myself as I said earnestly, âTo remind
you that you should leave the past behind. It wasnât your fault that you lost her, John. You both made
that decision together, so you do have the right to move on and love someone else. Stop holding
yourself back like this, okay?â
John lowered his gaze and kept quiet, which confirmed my thoughts about him.
He has been going after the Ziegler family ever since the kidnapping incident, and I know it isnât solely
because of me. Emma too, was traumatized by the incident. Itâs obvious that he cares about her, but
the blow from losing Hannah was far too severe for him. As a result, he refused to forgive himself and
shut everyone out in the process, inadvertently distancing himself from those who loved himâ¦