Chapter 1246
When There Is Nothing Left But Love
John nodded. âUh-huh.ââ
It took me a while to realize what was going on. Ashton would forgive me for risking my life provided I
was safe, but now that something unknown had been injected into my body that might harm my life, he
wouldnât let it slide.
I stared at the phone helplessly.
After consoling John, now I had to console Ashton. I must be the most miserable person in the world
right now.
I placed the phone next to my ear before speaking sincerely, âMr. Fuller, your wife has realized her
mistake and promised never to repeat her mistake ever again. Will you be kind enough to forgive her?â
Silence ensued. After all, Ashton could hold a grudge longer than John.
âWhat should I do to appease your anger? I can do anything you wish.â I went all out.
John pretended to cough lightly beside me. âOh, this is X-rated!â he teased.
I glared at him to make him stop.
Finally, Ashton spoke, his voice hoarse. âTomorrow, ask John to buy a collar and leash at the pet store
tomorrow.â
âMm? You want a pet? Is it a dog or cat?â
âItâs you.â
I stiffened in shock. A flush crept up my cheeks when I saw John gazing at me curiously. I turned
around slightly and covered the phone before agreeing to Ashtonâs request. âIâm not against spicing
things up, but there are shops who sell those things specifically. Why should we involve a pet store?â
I could understand that men were fascinated by new stuff, but this was an intimate affair, so we
shouldnât be fooling around.
âWhat are you talking about?â Ashton returned. âYou said anything, right? If it happens again, you shall
wear the collar and stay by my side as an obedient pet. You wonât be able to escape.â
âAh? Oh, I see.â The flush deepened in my cheeks as I was utterly embarrassed.
âWhat else could it be?â Ashton responded in all seriousness.
âNothing. That was what I meant, too. Anyway, sure. Iâll ask John to do that tomorrow. Can we talk
now?â I hurriedly changed the topic.
âGo ahead,â came Ashtonâs reply.
Sighing in relief, I explained about my plan which I had told John earlier.
âAs long as we work together, thereâs a chance that we might find our son. What do you think?â
Ashton fell silent and deliberated before replying, âLetâs wait for the results to come out tomorrow.â
âBut weâre in M Country. If we donât prepare ahead, we might lose the chance.â
After seeing those children forced to separate from their parents at a young age, I grew increasingly
determined to rescue my son from their clutches.
Marcus was a changed man, and Armond was cruel. I couldnât keep praying for a miracle to happen.
âDid you just forget what you promised me earlier?â Ashtonâs voice was calm but assertive.
I fell silent as helplessness washed over me.
In the end, Ashton caved in. âFine. I agree to prepare in advance, but before we can do that, letâs wait
for the test results. We need to make sure youâre fine or your illness can be treated before carrying out
the plan. Your health is of utmost importance.â
âAlright.â
I had been reckless countless times, so perhaps it was time to calm down and wait for the good news.
The next afternoon, the plump hospital director entered my ward with a specialist trailing after him.
After flipping through my medical report, he sighed and told me apologetically, âMs. Stovall, Iâm sorry to
inform you that thereâs no cure to the toxin in your body.â
âNo cure?â John snorted and shot a disapproving look at the director. âYouâre useless.â