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.

face brought joy to my

was then that I took out a piece of paper

my phone. Moreover, I'll only eat the food provided by the hospital from now on. I won't eat anything

I wrote down what I wanted to say to him on

upon

to focus on your recover. If you prefer the food provided by the hospital, so be it. I won't cook for you again." From the look on his face, I

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

Charles' POV:

upset when I saw that Scarlett had no

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

up to Scarlett and

to leave me, Scarlett?" 'Why can't she just stay with me obediently? And why would she

answer me, and she

indifference of her

again, I won't mind locking you in a cage and taking away your

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

to me,

convince you to let me go?" Upon hearing my warning, Scarlett burst into tears, glaring back

have a choice, so just accept your fate," I answered. Then, I wiped away the tears from the corner of her eyes. Seeing her cry like

steeled my heart, for I didn't want

silent, and the light in Scarlett's

of what to do. Suddenly, I realized that I was still grabbing her shoulders, so I quickly let

the desire to kiss her, I leaned over and

do, so she

her hand, but then she clenched her fists just so I wouldn't be able to hold

to

let out a muffled grunt, struggling to get rid

I took the

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

kiss Scarlett again, I heard someone knock on

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

to kiss Scarlett and just looked into her eyes, only to

I covered her eyes and kissed

could I feel that she

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