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

a piece of paper and

only eat the food provided by the hospital from now on. I won't eat anything you

wrote down what I wanted to say to him on the piece

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

back easily. Upon hearing his answer,

Charles' POV:

was really upset when I saw that Scarlett had no intention of speaking

her wishes and help her recover as soon as

I walked up to

leave me, Scarlett?" 'Why can't she just stay with me obediently? And why would she rather give up her kids than to stay with me?' I

answer me, and she just

her gaze

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 raised Scarlett's chin as

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

me, and

go?" Upon hearing my warning, Scarlett burst into

accept your fate," I answered. Then, I wiped away the tears from

I didn't want to give her an opportunity

ward fell silent, and the light in Scarlett's

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

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

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

then she clenched her fists just

her to look me

a muffled grunt, struggling to get rid of

took the

I glanced at the door and saw Nina. When she

I was about to kiss Scarlett again,

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

Scarlett and just looked into her

covered her eyes and kissed

her lips could I feel that

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