Chapter 227 An Unavoidable Love Crisis


    Charles'' POV:


    It was fortunate that Scarlett recovered soon, and was set to be discharged from the hospital today.


    Upon my arrival at the hospital, I saw her slowly walking out of the ward with J''s help.


    I walked over to her side at once. J took one look at me, and stepped back immediately.


    Without J''s help, Scarlett lost her bnce and leaned towards me for support. I used this


    opportunity to carry her in my arms. I also didn''t forget to avoid touching her wounded abdomen.


    "Charles, what are you doing? We''re at the hospital!" Scarlett began to blush. "Put me down! I can


    walk just fine."


    "No," I said bluntly.


    Along the corridor of the hospital, nurses and patients passing by were all looking at us.


    "Wow! Mr. and Mrs. Moore are so romantic," they said.


    "I''m sure the Mrs. Moore is the happiest woman in the world," said another.


    I didn''t mind showing off how much I loved Scarlett in front of the public, for I believed that our


    happiness was something others should see. "Put me down, please," Scarlett whispered in my ear.


    I stood in ce and replied, "If you keep nagging me, I won''t leave this ce."


    Upon hearing my response, Scarlett mmed up and buried her face in my chest. She then


    wrapped her arms around my neck.


    As I carried her out of the hospital, the sun shone down on us. It felt warm and energizing.


    Soon, the car arrived at the Moore mansion and slowly pulled over.


    When I saw how Scarlett looked out the window, I couldn''t help but chuckle. "Scarlett, try not to


    sneak away whenever I''m not at home, okay?" I remarked.


    Scarlett looked at me, visibly surprised. "That thought didn''t even cross my mind. You''re so


    paranoid!" she remarked.


    "Well, I hope you''re telling the truth." I shot her a cold nce. "But even if you do think of escaping,


    the house is now equipped with electronic locks, and I can control them remotely." Scarlett forced a


    smile as her mouth twitched. "Oh... that''s quite convenient," she said.


    I nodded at her and smirked.


    Then, she stared at me and opened the door, ready to disembark from the car.


    When I saw her having difficulties getting off the car, my heart ached. In order to assist her, I


    immediately got off the car and went to her side to support her. "Why are you in such a hurry?" I


    asked.


    Barely had she taken a few steps, beads of sweat already formed on Scarlett''s forehead, and some


    strands of hair stuck to her forehead. Her face was pale and looked particrly frail. She was like a


    porcin doll that would break apart at the slightest touch.


    A frown appeared on my lips as I carried her in my arms.


    "Ah!" Startled, Scarlett wrapped her arms around my neck and her eyes widened. "What do you


    think you''re doing? I can walk just fine!"


    "It''ll be sun down before you get to your room at that pace," I said. Ignoring herint, I strode


    into the Moore mansion.


    "Ugh! Stop exaggerating. That''s not what will happen," Scarlett retorted, sounding displeased as


    she pinched my cheek.


    I turned my head towards her, casting her a stern re.


    But even though I was practically staring daggers at her, Scarlett was unfazed. She sped my


    face with both hands and began to pull it upwards and downwards like she was toying with me. It


    was then that she began to defend herself so eloquently. "Don''t look at me like that. You pinch my


    face all the time! This is just payback, you know!"


    "If you want to pinch me so badly, why don''t you grab some other part of my body?"


    Clearly infuriated by my remark, Scarlett gnashed her teeth and covered her mouth. "What the hell


    are you talking about? Shut up, Charles!"


    I raised an eyebrow at her and let out an exasperated sigh.


    Upon our arrival at the bedroom, I gently ced Scarlett on the bed. "Do you want me to bring


    James here, so you''ll havepany?" I asked.


    "Yes, please." When I mentioned James, her face softened at once.


    I took this opportunity to approach her, and I looked into her eyes. "Scarlett, as long as you''re willing


    to stay in the Moore mansion, you can be with James every single day, and witness every moment


    of his growth."


    Scarlett was lost in thought. Her eyshes quivered, and her eyes glinted under the light.


    I couldn''t resist the urge to try and kiss her. However, she shrank back, staring at me vigntly the


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    "You know, that attitude really stings." I faked being annoyed and shot her a cold nce. "I forgot


    how obsessed James has been with the new toys that his Grandma bought for him recently. I don''t


    think he''ll be in the mood to apany you," I added.


    Scarlett''s POV:


    Charles'' words got me anxious, so I immediately held his hand. "Someone should keep an eye on


    him while he''s ying with his toys. I can watch over him, and he can keep mepany in the


    meanwhile."


    Charles didn''t respond. He just looked at me with a knowing smile on his face.


    I was displeased to see his reaction. "What the hell, Charles? Are you trying to trick me again?"


    He still didn''t answer me. Instead, he suddenly approached me. And before I could react, I was


    already overwhelmed by his kiss. He held my nape and continued to kiss me. As our lips


    intertwined, my heart began to race.


    Charles was like a predator that had finally captured its prey. Regardless of how much I resisted, he


    did not stop kissing me and nibbling on my lips.


    I could feel his palm on the back of my neck, gradually moving up and sping my hair. Then, he


    pressed my face against his, deepening our kiss. I wanted to escape, but the tenderness of this


    intimate moment was far too tempting. To me, it felt like even my very soul was trembling with


    pleasure. Slowly, my stiff body rxed as I clung to his arms with every ounce of strength I had.


    After a long time, he moved away and pressed his forehead against mine, catching his breath. The


    warmth of his breath seeped into my skin, and the sound of his husky voice was music to my ears.


    "You know what, Scarlett? I can only feel at peace when you''re in this household. I can''t live without


    you anymore."


    Silence engulfed the room. I could feel my ears buzzing and I struggled topose myself. It was


    undeniable that whenever he was this blunt about his feelings for me, my heart would flutter and I


    could feel butterflies in the pit of my stomach.


    It suddenly urred to me that Nina once told me I could never get away from Charles.


    I knew that it would bring me as much pain as joy to fall in love with Charles, but I couldn''t help


    myself. It did seem like I would never be able to escape him for the rest of my life.


    With courage, I looked into his eyes.


    I was smitten by his deep-set, affectionate eyes that were brimming with sincerity.


    "Charles, I..." Before I could finish my sentence, a knock on the door interrupted me.


    Then, we heard Alice''s voice. "Charles, have you taken Scarlett back?"


    Frowning, Charles sighed and touched my cheek lovingly. "Don''t move," he said.


    I nodded and smiled at him.


    Charles got up and walked away. I could hear him mutteringints under his breath. "Mom is


    always ruining my ns!"


    It was rare to hear him speak like that, and I found it particrly adorable.


    When the door was opened, I lifted the quilt off me and sat on the edge of the bed. But before my


    feet could even touch the ground, Charles had already returned and told me to stop moving.


    "Scarlett, don''t get out of bed! Didn''t I tell you not to move?"


    Alice entered the room with James in her arms, looking at me with concern. "He''s right, Scarlett.


    You haven''t fully recovered yet, so lie back down, okay?"


    When I was about to respond, Charles walked up to me. Then, he carried me to the middle of the


    bed and tucked me in.


    "Charles has been so worried about you, Scarlett." Alice went to the bedside and sat beside me.


    There was a warm smile on her face. Meanwhile, James was reaching his arm out to me and he


    had a big grin on his face as he sat in Alice''s arms.


    In a gentle, soothing voice, Charles said, "It looks like James missed his mother, too!"


    I smiled at my beloved little angel, and held James'' hand.


    After a few pleasantries, Alice cast Charles a sidelong nce. "We wanted to go to the hospital to


    see you, but Charles didn''t want us to n


    go-


    Surprised by Alice''s statement, I looked at Charles in confusion. "Why did you tell them not to go?"


    "Mom, Scarlett needed to rest properly. It wouldn''t be good for you guys to disturb her while she''s at


    the hospital. It''ll be tiring for her to keep up idle chatter with others," Charles rebuked.


    "Nonsense! Didn''t you talk to Scarlett while she was there? And doesn''t that mean she wasted


    some of her energy on you?" Alice argued.


    "I''m her husband. I''m supposed to have more privileges than others." Charles looked at me with


    loving eyes.


    I averted my gaze and saw James staring at me with his bright eyes. I felt like my heart was melting


    as I instinctively reached my hand out to him.


    "Mom, let me hold James," I requested.


    "Sure, honey. Here," said Alice.


    "No way!" Charles answered at the same time.


    He grabbed my hand before it could reach James. "Scarlett, you''re still too weak. What if your


    wound reopens while you''re holding the baby?" "Charles is right. Sorry. I should''ve thought about it


    earlier," Alice concurred.


    I was disappointed to hear that. "Am I not even allowed to be close to my own son?"


    "I''ll hold him, so that Scarlett can be close to the baby." Charles sat on the edge of the bed, looking


    at Alice.


    Alice nodded in response, carefully cing James in his arms.


    A smile appeared on my lips as I moved over and leaned against Charles, so that I could interact


    with my little angel.


    "Scarlett, I never got the chance to ask, but... What happened? How did you get injured?" Alice


    sounded worried. I raised my head and saw the concern in her eyes.


    "Actually..."


    Charles interrupted me before I could finish my words. "It''s all my fault. I failed to protect Scarlett


    well."


    It was then that I looked at Charles. His expression defined his emotions well, and his eyebrows


    were creased. I could see a trace of guilt in his eyes.


    Suddenly, I felt that the clothes on my chest were being pulled. James had grabbed the buttons on


    my shirt, pulling them back and forth and making babbling sounds.


    Alice smiled at me and said, "It looks like James is hungry."


    "I''ll go make him some milk." Charles left the room and took James with him.


    "He looks more of a father now, doesn''t he?" Alice sighed.


    I smiled once again and watched Charles disappear from my sight. When I looked back, I saw Alice


    looking right at me.


    For some reason, she kind of looked agitated. "Scarlett, tell me the truth. Have you and Charles


    finally reconciled?"


    I paused for a moment and nodded. "We have."


    Alice breathed a sigh of relief as she held my hand earnestly. "I''ve been so scared that you won''t be


    able to patch things up. If you couldn''t make up, it''ll have an impact on James. But now that you''ve


    made up, you should live a good life with Charles from now on. You should both support each other


    and have faith in the other person."


    "We will, Mom. Don''t worry," I responded.


    Alice really doted on me. She treated me like her real daughter, and Charles'' grandmother was just


    as affectionate towards me.


    In all honesty, I lived a truly happy life within this family.