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

then that I took out a piece of paper and

I'll only eat the

to him, so I wrote down what

frowned upon reading

I can't give you back your phone. You need 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

I wasn't expecting that I would be able to get my phone back easily. Upon hearing his

Charles' POV:

upset when I saw that

to do my best to follow her wishes and help her recover as soon as possible, but seeing as she was being so cold

I walked up to Scarlett and forced her to face

she just stay with me obediently? And why would she rather give up her kids than to stay with

me, and she just stared back

her gaze

think about taking my children away and fooling around with William again, Scarlett. I swear, if you try to escape again, I won't mind locking you in a

to give her a chance to leave me again, nor would I allow

me, and

you to let me go?"

I answered.

didn't want to give her

fell silent, and the light in

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

anger. Unable to resist the desire to

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

clenched her fists just

forced her to look

out a muffled grunt, struggling to get

took the opportunity

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

to kiss Scarlett again, I heard someone knock on

have brought the child here. They want Mrs. Moore to see

kiss Scarlett and just looked into her eyes, only

I covered her eyes and kissed

lips could I feel that

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