Chapter 196 This Is My Responsibility
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.”
