Chapter 279 No Choice But To Let Go
Kathleen sighed heavily.
Why are they all asking this?
In her worry, she said, "Can you stop hurting yourself this way, Samuel? If you continue this way, aren't you just letting Old Mrs. Macari down? Along with Mr. Macari and Mrs. Macari?" Samuel didn't reply.
Frustrated, Kathleen pursed her lips anxiously. She was worried that he would rush out again if he happened to get agitated.
"Enough now, Samuel. You should treat your illness," pleaded Kathleen as she furrowed her brows deeply.
"It's incurable," rasped Samuel coarsely. He continued, "After I regained consciousness, I hired an extremely well-known doctor and got him to take a look at my condition. My illness started because of you. All will be well as long as you're next to me. You're the crucial element that helps to stabilize both my condition and my emotional state."
Kathleen was stunned by his sudden declaration.
Am I really that important?
"Is there no other way?" she asked with a frown.
Samuel picked up on the difficult position that she was in and said, "I know. I can't force you to do something you don't want to. I'll try my best to manage alone."
At that, she descended into a moment of deep thought, and silence ensued.
Now that I think about it, I wonder if he overheard the things I said outside earlier. From his expression, I doubt that he did. That means he doesn't know that I kissed Caleb yesterday in order to protect him. Well... So be it. I don't want to explain myself anyway.
He took in her expression and picked up on the frustration she was feeling. As such, he didn't pursue the matter any further.
He was afraid that she would have more reason to scorn him now that she knew he was ill.
He suppressed the unhappiness he was feeling and said, "Let me wash your hair for you." She nodded and grunted in agreement.
Following that, Samuel proceeded to meticulously and delicately wash her hair. "How long will Tyson and the others need to come over?" asked Kathleen curiously. "It'll take them at least until tomorrow night. It all depends on when the storm blows over," explained Samuel.
"This is an island, correct? Is there anyone else around?" she asked.
"Not at all," he replied with a shake of his head.
slightly and probed, "What are you
thoroughly, he said, "I was thinking that if it came to a point where I couldn't get myself under control, I needed a place to
and repeated, "You planned to live alone on
that moment, Kathleen felt pangs of heartbreak and sadness wash
was what Samuel needed to treat himself. If he couldn't find her, his emotional state
treat myself, Kate,"
knew that there might not be a point or much
find a doctor, so please don't hate me. Will you?" pleaded Samuel desperately in his low
heart before she finally replied, "All right." He was delighted upon taking in her response.
go too far now. Haven't I ended up in this state all because of you?"
taken aback and paused for a moment
you have another copy of the
the underground prison. I went to find you earlier to get the key, but you threw
as his brows
you both share the same set of memories?" He said hoarsely, "He can see my
didn't know how to respond to that revelation and instead maintained
to make sure he
explosive side of himself and scare her away. That
convinced that Samuel hadn't heard
She's lost both her legs. It's more than enough torture for
right. I'll listen to you," replied Samuel obediently. However, he added, "That said... I
She was rendered speechless.
with other methods of getting her out when they arrive tomorrow." "That's good then," replied Kathleen with a
I'll carry you out," he
arms as a preliminary test before she replied, "It seems like I've gotten some of my
with a tinge of disappointment in his
me the bathrobe," instructed
didn't move and merely looked at her with
her forehead in exasperation as she conceded and said, "Fine. Help me
acknowledgment and gleefully
helped to drape it over her lithe frame before he lifted her into his arms and carried her
the storm continued to rage
"Do you think
allow the seawater to
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