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.

of his frustrated face

took out a piece of paper

"Please give me back my phone. Moreover, I'll only eat the food provided by the hospital from

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

frowned upon reading

the food provided by the hospital, so be it.

to get my phone back easily. Upon hearing his answer, I

Charles' POV:

was really upset when I saw that Scarlett had

as soon as possible, but seeing as she was being so cold

frustrated, I walked up to Scarlett and forced her to

stay with me obediently? And why would she rather give up

and she just stared

indifference of her gaze made me

William again, Scarlett. I swear, if you try to escape again, I won't mind locking you in a

to leave me again, nor would I allow her to be involved with another

belongs to me, and me

go?" Upon hearing my warning,

will never let you go 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

my heart, for I didn't want to

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

gaze, I was clueless of what to do. Suddenly, I realized that

her lips trembling from fear and anger. Unable to resist the desire to kiss her, I leaned over and attempted

what I was about to do, so she quickly turned her face

her hand, but then she clenched her fists just so I wouldn't

I forced her to look

grunt, struggling to

took the

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

Scarlett again, I heard someone knock on the

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

and just looked into her

I covered her eyes

lips could I feel that she still belonged

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