Chapter 238 Play Pretend
Kathleen was very cautious in applying medication to the wound on Charles' shoulder.
His injury wasn't that serious, but Vivian's teeth had broken the skin, causing the wound to bleed.
"This will definitely leave a scar on you," said Kathleen flatly.
Charles was unfazed, though, responding, "It's fine. It couldn't be more normal for a man to have one or two scars."
In a placid tone, Kathleen replied, "It's fine for you but not your future wife. Would she be comfortable seeing another woman's teeth mark on your body? Don't always assume that women should accept you unconditionally. What if the woman of your life had a tattoo of another man's name on her body? Would you be pleased, then?" Charles kept his mouth shut.
Noticing his dejected visage, Kathleen let out a snort. "It's okay! I'm here to help you." Charles turned to look her in the eye. Was she teasing me intentionally?
"So, Charles, could you get Caleb to come here with you tomorrow? I have something to tell you guys." Kathleen was done treating Charles' wound, so she began tidying up the medical kit. "Can't you just tell me now?" queried Charles ever so casually.
Kathleen shook her head.
Helpless, Charles went on, "You're so secretive even though I'm your brother."
By then, Kathleen had already kept the medical kit away as she walked up to Charles, asking, "Have you visited Granny yet?"
"Yup." Charles nodded as he spoke. "She still recognized me."
"That's good, then." Wearing a calm mien, Kathleen dropped a suggestion. "Granny will be discharged from the hospital in a few days, but she can't stay with the Yoegers anymore. I think you ought to hire someone to clean up the house and let her move in."
"That I know." Charles paused for a bit to ponder before saying, "I’m thinking of getting a bigger house, though. The current one is kind of small."
Kathleen remained silent for a brief moment. She then questioned, "Charles, do you think Granny might be willing to follow us abroad?"
Knitting his brows, Charles answered her with another question, "You've thought of leaving this place?"
here just to investigate Mom's background?" Kathleen explained, "Now that we've figured out her
head. "I’m not so sure... After all, Granny's not young anymore. If she were to go abroad, she would have to adapt to a completely
you worn out by Samuel's persistent pestering?" asked Charles. His heart
gradually leading us into his trap. He
"Do you mean you feel annoyed that he set you
Kathleen was stumped
wonder he
Kathleen's mouth twitched a little on that note.
a smirk, Charles answered, "Do you have to ask? Of course, I'm on your side." "I'm truly terrified of Samuel, Charles." A hint of uneasiness flashed across Kathleen's
down, she was worried that she might eventually
hoped to put an end to all
already tell by her look. "Don't always punish yourself because of someone else's mistake. There's very little point in worrying whether you'd fall for Samuel. Even if you still hold a bit of feeling for him, that doesn't mean
in her eyes. Perceiving her bearing, Charles continued to comfort her, "As you said, Samuel has his way of bewitching a lady, and you're no saint yourself. Since he has a thing for you, he'll certainly go all out to captivate your heart, just like Christopher and Caleb. They, too, wished to show you only their best.
of this film, could you arrange a job for me abroad? I'd like to take
Kathleen's face as she expressed her gratitude. "Thank you so
with your own brother, okay?" Displeased, Charles
Kathleen smile
his urge to seek out
he
caught a glimpse of Kathleen's scarf, he wrapped it around his neck and buried his head in
there came a knock
voice was hoarse and
pushed the door open and
eyes at Samuel.
furrowed his eyebrows when he heard that voice.
and reached out to grab the scarf before taking a
half-smile. "Is it Kathleen's?" "Hands off
grab a bottle of brandy and two empty glasses
one of them to Samuel while claiming the other
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