When There Is Nothing Left But Love
Chapter 259

Chapter 259

Life was bitter and short. She definitely did not wish to have such a toxic presence in her life, anyway.

As I was still a bit woozy, I wanted to go back as soon as possible. Hence, I patted her shoulders andleft.

Surprisingly, she suddenly grabbed my hands and fell onto her knees. When she knelt, she sobbedsoftly. “I’m sorry, Ms. Stovall. I shouldn’t have done that in the past. I know my mistake now and havesuffered my due punishment.”

I frowned and tried to help her out. However, she refused to stand and continued sobbing. “Ms. Stovall,you’re the only one who can help me now. Felix is a complete devil. Back then, in order to gain afoothold in AC Credit, he instructed me to do things that I’m not supposed to. After I got together withhim, I realized how terrifyingly violent he is. He would beat me and scold me for no reason, evenchasing me out of the house in the middle of the night. I can’t take it anymore! As I don’t have anyfamily or friends left, you’re the only one who can help me.”

At a loss for what to do, I asked, “Since you aren’t happy, you can divorce him. Isn’t he detained rightnow? Change a job and live a peaceful life from now on. How can I help you?”

She kept shaking her head desperately as tears streamed down her cheeks. “It’s useless. When hefirst started to abuse me, I called the cops on him and got him detained. However, he was released afew days later and started abusing me even more harshly. I have no other choices. I wanted to get adivorce, but he refused to. I really don’t know what to do anymore. I’m begging you, Ms. Stovall, pleasehelp me out!”

“T-This… It’s not that I didn’t want to, but how?” I did not know what to say. After all, as this was herdomestic affairs, I was not in much of a position to help. Furthermore, only she could help herself whenit came to something like this.

Raising her head, she gazed at me with her bloodshot eyes. “Felix’s got the president of AC Credit andthe Ludwick family backing him up. If they don’t help him, he’ll get jailed for more than three years. If Ilive apart from him for three years, the marriage will be dissolved automatically, and I’ll finally regain myfreedom. Ms. Stovall, since Mr. Fuller loves you so much, he’ll definitely help you if you ask.”

I frowned, feeling speechless. Since when does Ashton love me?

Opening my mouth, I was about to say something when someone interrupted me.

“She can’t help you.” Marcus had already come out. His tall figure strode towards me as he said toStacey, “She’s already facing so much trouble, so how can she possibly help you? Her actions todaywere impulsive, without any considerations of the consequences. If she helped you, a ruthless man likeyour husband will take revenge on her after he’s released. You should know this better than she does.”

With that, Marcus dragged me away. Shocked, I turned around and saw Stacey still kneeling on theground and crying her heart out. I could not help but feel guilty.

“Actually, she might really need my help!” I mumbled behind Marcus’ back.

“Hah!” He suddenly stopped in his tracks. However, I did not manage to stop in time and crashed intohim, causing my nose to sting in pain.

“Scarlett, do you know that sometimes, your so-called kindness may backfire? Do you know howhilariously ridiculous it is?” He looked at me, his eyes blazing with fury.

Not knowing why he suddenly got so angry, I massaged my nose and protested, “I’m not being kind forno reason. She worked for me for two years…”

“So what? Does she still work for you? Is she still your assistant? Scarlett, do you even haveboundaries? Why do you feel such pity for everyone, men and women alike? What are you trying to get

out of it? Are you trying to make yourself seem like a saint? Do you want others to idolize you?”

His voice was agitated and aggressive, while his eyes were bloodshot. I could smell the alcohol in hisbreath, which puffed on my face. It was obvious that he was drunk.

“Marcus, are you drunk?” I asked, trying to steady him. However, he flung my arms away.

Grabbing my shoulders, he stared intently into my eyes. “Do you pity me too? Sally managed tosqueeze my mother away and chase her out of my life. On the other hand, I have to indifferentlyendure her and my father’s happiness while suffering from his cold treatment. Do you pity me?”

I frowned. Looks like he’s really drunk.

Sighing, I held onto his arm and said, “You don’t need my pity. You’re drunk, Marcus. Let me send youback.”

After bidding farewell to the others in the private room, I ignored their gaze and helped Marcus walkdown the stairs.

He was still slightly conscious. At the entrance, he slumped down on the steps childishly and refused towalk anymore.

Exasperated, I looked at him and instructed, “Marcus, I’m sending you home!”

“I don’t have a home!”

“Then go back to your hotel!”

He looked at me and pursed his lips. “Let’s go together!”

Hearing that, I was rendered speechless.

“I’ll send you there.”

God… He’s such a difficult person to handle.

“Then forget it! I’ll stay here for the entire night.” He was half-drunk and even throwing a tantrum.

Too frustrated to say anything, I stared at him and said after a slight pause, “Fine! Stay here for thenight, then. I’m going home.”

With that, I turned around the hail a cab.

Suddenly, he hugged me from behind. I heard his deep, hoarse, and helpless voice sound beside myear. “Scarlett, where’s your sense of empathy? Do you really want me to freeze to death here?”

Gazing at his flushed yet handsome face, I nodded. “Yeah! Be my guest.”