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.

frustrated face brought joy to

took out a piece of paper and handed

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

not speak to him, so I wrote down what I wanted to say to him on the

frowned upon reading

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

back easily. Upon hearing his answer, I just turned my

Charles' POV:

when I saw that Scarlett

had already planned to do my best to follow her wishes and help her recover as soon as possible, but seeing as she was being so cold and ruthless towards me, my

to

can't she just stay with me obediently? And why would she rather give up her kids than to

she just

of her

even 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 cage and taking away your freedom!" I

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

belongs to me, and

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

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

so, I steeled my heart, for I didn't want to give her an opportunity

fell silent, and the

blank gaze, I was clueless of what to do. Suddenly, I realized that I was still grabbing her shoulders, so

Unable to resist the desire to kiss her, I leaned over and

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

her fists just so I wouldn't be able

more, I forced her to

a muffled grunt, struggling

time, I took the opportunity to kiss her

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

about to kiss Scarlett again, I heard someone

Moore, Nina and Abner have brought the child here. They want Mrs. Moore to

just looked into her eyes,

covered her eyes and

her lips could I feel that she still belonged to

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