Chapter 437 Finally Free
Richard looked at her and pursed his lips before stepping out of the room.
As he descended the stairs dejectedly, he glanced at the dining room.
“How did it go?” asked Samuel.
“We… broke up,” Richard muttered, hoping Samuel would console him.
“Gemma’s finally free. From today onward, you can keep that crazy woman company,” Samuel commented flatly.
Richard was rendered speechless.
“Richard, you’re greatly responsible for Miley’s current state. If you had kept a distance from her since the beginning, she wouldn’t have ended up like that. You knew Miley liked you, yet you kept getting in touch with her. Naturally, her desire for you will grow. In fact, she’s even willing to use such methods to own you.” Samuel’s words hit the bullseye.
Richard stayed silent.
Samuel was right.
It was all Richard’s indulgence that caused Miley to be in such a state.
“Kathleen, please take care of Gem,” Richard mumbled.
“I would’ve done it without you telling me to do so,” Kathleen stated coldly.
A look of helplessness appeared on the man’s face.
Just then, his phone rang.
“Dr. Zimmer, please come over quickly. The patient’s awake, but she keeps crying and making a fuss. We can’t keep her calm.”
“Okay. I’ll be right over.” Richard ended the call and immediately dashed off.
Kathleen commented frostily, “You’re right. The biggest factor is not setting boundaries. But I never expected Richard to be like this.”
Samuel murmured, “I won’t do that.”
She side-eyed him. “I don’t believe Ashley never went looking for you.”
Her womanly instincts told her that Ashley would not back down.
“Forget it. She’s your savior. I have no right to say anything.” She swallowed her food with a placid expression and informed, “I’m going to check on Gem.”
With that, she put down her cutlery and went upstairs.
Clearly, she was ignoring Samuel.
He sighed inwardly, frustrated by the situation.
Kathleen really doesn’t like Ashley. Well, neither do I.
Kathleen went up the stairs and arrived in front of the room door.
Suddenly, she stopped in her tracks, for she heard Gemma’s sobs from inside the room.
Standing at the doorway, Kathleen sighed and leaned against the wall.
Apart from feeling worried and heartbroken for Gemma, Kathleen thought about Ashley upon seeing Gemma in this state.
It was inevitable for women to feel insecure when a person like Miley showed up around their significant others.
Kathleen used to think her feelings for Samuel were not as intense as before.
However, Ashley’s appearance made Kathleen realize how scary her possessiveness could be.
Despite that, she did not want Samuel to notice it.
After all, Ashley did save Samuel.
It was up to Samuel as to how he wanted to thank Ashley.
Even so, Kathleen could not help but worry.
She stood at the door for some time until the sobs inside became softer.
Only then did she enter the room.
“Gem, are you okay?” Kathleen asked concernedly.
Gemma slowly lifted her head. Her eyes were swollen from crying.
“We broke up. Our seven-year relationship ended just like that,” she sobbed.
Kathleen sat beside the bed and pulled Gemma into her embrace. “There’ll be a better man who loves you. You’re a great woman. You deserve better, Gem.”
Gemma hugged the woman back. “Kate, I feel awful. I really love him, but I can’t tolerate having a woman like her getting in between us. It’s too torturous. I’d rather give up on a relationship like this.”
Unfortunately, the process of giving up was too difficult to bear.
Kathleen patted her friend’s back. “Cry it out if you want to. It’s okay. I’ll stay with you.”
“I’ve really had enough. What gives that woman the right to take away the person I love? What makes her think she can threaten him with her life? Does she think I can’t do the same? I simply don’t want to,” Gemma bemoaned, sounding as if she was about to tear up again.
Kathleen frowned. “Gem, you must not think of it that way! She jumped from the third floor because she’s a madwoman. You’re not. It’s not worth doing that for a man who hurt you. Think of your brother. Are you willing to break his heart?”
Gemma sniffled. “You’re right. I can’t do that. I’m his only family and vice versa. We can’t lose each other.”
Kathleen secretly heaved a sigh of relief. “I’m glad you understand.”
“Kate, I’m thinking of resigning.” Gemma let go of Kathleen and leaned against the headboard. “I’ll keep seeing them if I continue working at the hospital.”
“Okay. Go ahead and resign, then.” Kathleen thought for a moment and asked, “But isn’t being a nurse your dream?”
Is it really worth giving up a job you like for a man?
Gemma answered plainly, “Yes. I’ve thought about it.”
She had considered it thoroughly.
“Do you have any plans after this?”
Gemma shook her head; she had not thought about that.
However, her savings would give her enough time to mull it over.
“Gem, why don’t you join my company? We’re in need of employees. You could come over and help me?” Kathleen suggested.
Gemma frowned. “But what can I do?”
“If you don’t mind, you can be my assistant. What do you think?”
Gemma gave it a thought before answering, “I don’t know if I can do it, but I can give it a go.”
Kathleen nodded. “Sure! Don’t worry. It’s not difficult.”
Gemma smiled faintly. “Thank you for keeping me company today, Kate.”
Kathleen flashed her a smile. “What are you saying? We’re best friends. Who’s going to take care of you if not me? Are you hungry?”
“Mm.” Gemma bobbed her head.
“Come on. Let’s go get some food.” Kathleen helped her friend to get out of bed.
When they reached the dining room, Samuel was already gone.
Kathleen paid no mind to it. She led Gemma to the seat, and they ate together.
After eating, Gemma returned to the room, saying she wanted to prepare her resignation letter.
Thus, Kathleen cleaned up the place and retreated to her room as well.
To her surprise, she saw a man lying on the bed.
His suit had been taken off and placed by the side. He had fallen asleep on the bed while still dressed in the other pieces.
Kathleen assumed he had left.
Never did she expect him to have quietly crawled into her bed.
Since Samuel was sleeping soundly, she moved around the room quietly.
She took a bath, then lay on the bed.
Her fragrance wafted up the man’s nostrils instantly, causing him to open his eyes.
Kathleen was surprised. “Did I wake you?”
Samuel shook his head.
“Why didn’t you say anything about staying here? I got a shock when I saw someone lying on my bed as I entered the room,” she complained helplessly, slightly exaggerating.
He held her hand. “Kate, if you’re so bothered by Ashley, why did you agree to marry me?”
Kathleen huffed indignantly. “I’m regretting it now.”
Samuel tightened his grip around her hand. “You love me, don’t you?”
“No shit, Sherlock. Why am I with you if I don’t love you?” She furrowed her brows. “Do you think I’m insane?”
He glanced at her with a gentle gaze. “Maybe you’ve gone insane from loving me.”
She scoffed, “You’re really full of yourself, aren’t you? Samuel, I’ve got nothing to say since Ashley’s your savior. What I do mind is her identity.”
