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.

sight of his frustrated face brought joy to

that I took out a piece of paper and handed it to

I'll only eat the food provided by

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

frowned upon reading

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 on

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

Charles' POV:

saw that Scarlett had no intention of speaking to

as soon

up to

obediently? And why would she rather

and she just

of her

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 raised Scarlett's chin as I gave

again, nor would I allow

to me, and

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

you go for the rest of my life! You don't have a choice, so just accept your fate," I answered. Then, I

my heart, for I didn't want to give

the light in

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

anger. Unable to resist the desire to kiss her, I leaned over and attempted to plant

was about to do, so she quickly turned her face away in an attempt to reject

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

more, I forced her to

out a muffled grunt, struggling to

took the opportunity to kiss

a sudden, the door was pushed open. I glanced at the door and saw Nina. When she saw us, she

to kiss Scarlett again, I heard someone knock on the

want Mrs. Moore

I stopped trying to kiss Scarlett and just looked into her

her eyes and kissed her

could I feel that

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