- Vivian stretched out her slender fingers, wanting to touch the star.
- However, her hands were tied. There was no way she could touch it.
- She shook her head fervently as her eyes started brimming with tears. “No! I’m not worthy.”
- Kathleen frowned and comforted, “Vivian, there’s no such thing as being worthy or not. You can have a blissful life as long as you want it.”
- Tears started rolling down Vivian’s cheeks. “I can’t start one!”
- Kathleen held Vivian’s face, saying, “Calm down. Listen to me. Did you know I lost my children just like you?”
- Vivian froze.
- “My children weren’t even born yet. When they were still in my belly, my blood was drawn from me. At that time, I could feel their lives slowly slipping away.” Kathleen’s eyes reddened. “That’s why I can understand your feelings.”
- “No! You don’t!” Vivian squirmed furiously. “I don’t love that child. I don’t! Just like how I don’t love the father of the child because I don’t even know who the father is!”
- Kathleen was shocked.
- Caleb stepped into the room and pulled her away.
- “Sedative,” Caleb ordered in an icy voice.
- Immediately, two elderly ladies walked over.
- One of them held Vivian down while the other brought over the sedative and injected it into Vivian’s arm.
- Slowly, Vivian quietened down.
- Her eyelids started feeling heavy, and she drifted off to sleep.
- Only then did Caleb pull Kathleen out of the room.
- He pressed her against the wall with both arms on either side of her. He hissed coldly, “Are you still going to meddle in other people’s business?”
- Kathleen sensed the hatred in his eyes as if she was the cause of Vivian’s current condition.
- Perhaps she wasn’t the one Caleb hated, but someone else.
- However, that person was closely related to her.
- It was Charles.
- Caleb hated Charles.
- “This is my responsibility now!” Kathleen pushed Caleb away.
- The latter snorted as he watched her slender and graceful back leaving the scene.
- He hurried forward and blocked her path, glaring at her with a cold and hatred-filled gaze.
- Kathleen clenched her fists. “Caleb, I’ll find a cure for her. Please believe me.”
- Caleb remained unmoved.
- “I’m deeply saddened by Vivian’s matter. If this really has something to do with my brother, I’ll take full responsibility for it.” Kathleen gazed at him seriously.
- Caleb stared at Kathleen with his dark eyes while remaining motionless.
- After taking a deep breath, Kathleen asked, “Can you move aside now?”
- Caleb hesitated briefly before stepping aside.
- Seeing that, Kathleen walked past him, wanting to head downstairs.
- Suddenly, Caleb stretched out both his arms and hugged her from the back.
- Kathleen was startled by his actions. “Wh-What are you doing?”
- “You must cure her.” Caleb’s voice was hoarse. “She’s the sister I love the most. When I was younger, I got bullied all the time. She would always stand up to protect me. Now that I’m grown up, I realize I can’t protect her. So—”
- Kathleen assured, “Don’t worry, Caleb. I’ll definitely cure her. Please, let me go first.”
- This will make people misunderstand the situation.
- However, Caleb didn’t let her go. “What are you afraid of?”
- “Why shouldn’t I be?” Kathleen knitted her brows. “There’s always a line between a man and a woman. We have different strengths.”
- Caleb scoffed, “Different strengths? Yet, you dare to go to the Yoeger residence alone. It looks like you’re quite the brave one, eh?”
- Kathleen was taken aback.
- He knows about this, too?
- Caleb reminded, “Don’t take such risks in the future. There’s nothing you can’t ask me for help. You know that, right?”
- “Caleb, you and I have nothing to do with each other now.” Kathleen frowned lightly.
- “Are you sure?” Caleb released her from his embrace and smiled halfheartedly. “Aren’t I pursuing you now?”
- “I didn’t promise to marry you, either.” Kathleen’s frown deepened.
- Caleb sneered, “We haven’t even started dating, and you’re already thinking of marrying me?”
- Feeling speechless, Kathleen marched down the stairs.
- “I’ll send you home.” Caleb hurried after her. “I can’t possibly let a woman go home alone at such a late hour.”
- Kathleen eyed him in puzzlement. “What are you? A chameleon? A minute ago, you were still giving me a death stare as if you hated me to the bone.”
- “Don’t be mad at me. I’m sorry,” Caleb said sincerely. “I won’t do it again.”
- “It’s fine. You don’t have to send me home. I can walk by myself.” Kathleen continued walking out of the house.
- “Come on. Since you’ve agreed to let me pursue you, then you should give me a chance to show off my good points, right?” Caleb grabbed her hand and brought her out.
- Soon, they entered the car and started their journey.
- Meanwhile, Samuel lay on the patient’s bed.
- Right then, his phone chimed.
- When he lifted it to check out the notification, he saw a picture of Caleb hugging Kathleen from behind.
- There was even a picture of Caleb holding Kathleen’s hand while walking out of the door.
- Immediately, Samuel felt an excruciating pain in his heart.
- He put his phone aside; his gaze darkened.
- At the same time, Caleb was sending Kathleen home.
- As they sat in the car, Caleb’s gaze darkened. “Now that you’ve witnessed my sister’s condition today, please don’t tell anyone about it.”
- “Don’t worry about it,” Kathleen said plainly.
- After all, she wasn’t a blabbermouth.
- Caleb remained calm. “Have you visited Samuel at the hospital?”
- “How did you know he was admitted to the hospital?” Kathleen was surprised.
- “I just know,” Caleb said coldly. “Have you visited him?”
- Kathleen shook her head.
- Ever since she decided to use Caleb to avoid Samuel’s pestering, she never thought of seeing him again.
- She couldn’t understand what was on her mind.
- All she knew was that she feared Samuel.
- Seeing the conflicted expression on her face, Caleb said, “It’s better if you didn’t visit him. Now that you’ve agreed to date me, you should distance yourself from him.”
- Kathleen frowned. “I haven’t made up my mind.”
- Caleb eyed her. “Young lady, don’t underestimate my charms. I can make you fall for my gentleness anytime.”
- “Caleb.” Kathleen cast him a serious glance. “I hope you can come to your senses. I’m not just some young lady. I’ve gone through a failed marriage. I’m not the kind of woman who’ll easily fall for a handsome man.”
- She was cautious in terms of love, especially when it came to Caleb, who had ulterior motives from the start.
- Caleb narrowed his eyes. “So, you’re admitting I’m handsome?”
- “Maybe a little less than Samuel,” Kathleen said flatly.
- Caleb was at a loss for words.
- “What is it? Can’t I make comparisons?” Kathleen feigned ignorance. “Oh, I’m sorry. I was only telling the truth.”
- Caleb was displeased by her words.
- Not long after, they arrived at Kathleen’s house.
- When she wanted to get off the car, Caleb locked the doors.
- Immediately, Kathleen put on her guard and stared at him.
- With his arms crossed, Caleb said coldly, “I don’t mind you being married before. What bothers me is that you’re comparing me with your ex-husband. If he’s so great in every aspect, why did you divorce him?”
- Kathleen said nothing.
- “So, don’t compare me with someone who’s not so great,” Caleb said sternly. “I, Caleb Lewis, am different from others, and I don’t want to be compared to someone else.”
- “Okay,” Kathleen answered halfheartedly.
- Caleb narrowed his eyes at her.
- “Fine. I get it. Open the door now,” Kathleen grumbled.
- “Hold on. I can see you don’t look too happy.” Caleb looked at her coolly.
- “It’s called an act of weighing my options. Why shouldn’t I make comparisons if I were to get married?” Kathleen snorted. “If you’re unhappy about it, then stop pursuing me. No one’s forcing you to do it, anyway.”
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