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 my

out a piece of paper and handed it

the food provided by

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

upon reading

food provided by the hospital, so be it. I won't cook for you again." From the look on

I would be able to get my phone back easily. Upon hearing his answer, I just turned my back to him and didn't even bother to speak to

Charles' POV:

upset when I saw that Scarlett

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

up to Scarlett and forced her to

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

and she just stared back at

of her gaze

away and fooling around with William again, Scarlett. I swear, if you try to escape again, I won't

leave me again, nor would I allow

to me, and me

you to let me go?"

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 of her eyes. Seeing

I didn't want to give

silent, and the light

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

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

seemed to have guessed what I was about to do, so she

clenched her fists

her to

grunt, struggling to

the

the door was pushed open. I glanced at the door and saw Nina. When she saw

as I was about to kiss Scarlett again, I heard someone knock

want Mrs. Moore to see

just looked into her eyes, only to see

covered her eyes and kissed her

kissing her lips could I feel that she still

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