Scarlett's POV:

Icey's suggestion sparked a glimmer of hope in my heart.

If I refused to take care of myself properly, it would only give Charles a reason to keep me in the hospital, leaving me no chance to object.

"Thanks for telling me that, Icey. Now I know what to do," I replied with a smile.

"Look, Scarlett, I know you have ideas in mind, but you need to keep in mind that Charles is not a man to be trifled with. You'll have a hard time going up against him. But always remember that you must follow your heart, and you must figure out what exactly it is you want to do." Icey smiled back at me, patting the back of my hand.

I was lost in thought.

'I want to leave this place with my children. And I want to get away from Charles, and live a peaceful life.

But I know that Charles and his family would never allow me to take me kids away.'

When I thought of my kids, I closed my eyes, feeling sad and defeated.

Icey and I chatted for a while, before she finally stood up and was about to leave.

"Scarlett, I have a meeting to attend later, so I have to go now. Get some good rest, okay? And if you ever want someone to talk to, just call me anytime." Icey smiled at me once more, and told me not to let my emotions get the best of me.

I said goodbye to her, and thanked her one last time. After speaking to her, I felt so much better.

Once Icey was gone, it occurred to me that I hadn't seen my phone during these past few days. Needless to say, Charles must've taken it away.

The thought of being locked up in this ward by that man and being deprived of the right to make phone calls annoyed me.

'I can't understand why Charles has to do such a thing! Isn't he satisfied with what he did to me?'

About half an hour later, I heard a knock on the door.

Soon, Charles came in.

He glanced at me before going to the bathroom without even uttering a word.

'What the hell is the matter with him?' I wondered.

Five minutes later, Charles came out of the bathroom. He touched his bruised chin while walking to the bedside.

his frustrated face brought joy to

a piece of paper

Moreover, I'll only eat the food provided

wrote down what I wanted to say to him on the piece

upon reading

need to focus on your recover. If you prefer the food provided by the hospital, so be it. I won't

wasn't expecting that I would be able to get my phone back easily. Upon hearing his answer, I just turned my back to him

Charles' POV:

was really upset when I saw that Scarlett had no intention of speaking to

recover as soon as possible, but seeing as she was being so cold and ruthless towards me, my patience grew

to Scarlett

wish to leave me, Scarlett?" 'Why can't she just stay with me obediently? And why would she rather give up her

and she

of her gaze made

try to escape again, I won't

give her a chance to leave me again,

belongs to me, and

I do to convince you to let me go?" Upon hearing my warning, Scarlett burst into

for the rest of my life! You don't have a choice, so just accept your fate," I answered. Then, I wiped away the tears from the corner of her eyes. Seeing her

my heart, for I didn't

ward fell silent, and the light in Scarlett's eyes

I realized that I was still grabbing

anger. Unable to resist the desire to kiss her,

what I was about to do, so she quickly turned

hand, but then she clenched her fists just so

I forced her to look me in the

grunt, struggling to get

the opportunity

at the door and saw Nina. When she saw us, she quickly apologized and closed

was about to kiss Scarlett

brought the child here. They want Mrs. Moore to see the baby," Richard said

stopped trying to kiss Scarlett and just looked into her

I covered her eyes

lips could I feel

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