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Richard said composedly, “Would you go through so much trouble if your intention is to harm her?”
Nonchalantly, Kathleen asked, “So, that’s a yes?”
“You look pretty surprised.” He frowned.
Staring at him coldly, she answered, “Yes.”
“Did Gem agree to this?” Richard muttered.
“She was a nurse with ethics. Do you think she will stop me?”
“Was?” A deep frown formed on the man’s face.
Kathleen merely shrugged.
Then, Richard strode toward the bedroom.
Meanwhile, Kathleen walked to the couch in the living room and sat down.
Standing behind Gemma, Richard questioned, “You resigned?”
She was taken aback by his question.
Nevertheless, she nodded. “Yes.”
“I thought you love your job? Why did you resign out of the blue?” he asked with a frown.
“It’s not necessary for one to continue working even with passion, right? I’m just feeling burned out at
work, so I decided to resign,” she answered calmly.
“If it’s because of me, I can resign.”
Pursing her lips, Gemma said, “I don’t need you to pity me, Richard. Do you think I can’t survive after
leaving here without a job? Don’t worry; I’m not useless. I can afford to take care of myself.”
Hearing that, Richard froze on the spot.
“I’ve decided to work at Kate’s company. Also, please stay out of my business.”
With that, Gemma zipped up her luggage.
“This is your house key. I’ll put it here.” She placed the key on the bedside table.
As Richard shifted his attention to her luggage, he realized that Gemma’s belongings were not much,
although they had been living together for a long time.
Look at her determination to leave. I wonder if she would hesitate to do so if she had placed more
things here in my house?
Then, he stepped forward, only to see her retreat instantly.
“Go away, Richard. I don’t want you to come near me!”
Richard could not do anything but look at her blankly.
“Richard Zimmer, I’ve sacrificed my time and youth for you, but what I got in return is deception.” She
took a deep breath before continuing, “I wish happiness for the both of you.”
As soon as she finished her sentence, she dragged her luggage and left the room.
Kathleen immediately stood up and walked over to her friend. “Are you done?”
Nodding, Gemma croaked, “Let’s go.”
“Okay,” Kathleen muttered and followed along.
Meanwhile, Richard had a gloomy look on his face while he watched them leave.
Downstairs, Kathleen and Gemma carried the luggage into the car.
“Kate, you’ve truly decided to treat Miley’s leg?” Gemma asked abruptly.
“Yes.” Kathleen nodded. “Gem, I can’t disclose the reason to you yet. You—”
Before she could finish her sentence, Gemma interrupted, smiling faintly, “As you said, saving lives is a
doctor’s duty. I don’t blame you at all. I’m just asking.”
Kathleen nodded. “I knew you’d understand. Don’t worry. I’ll tell you everything when the time is right.”
Gemma nodded in response.
“Let’s go.” Kathleen then dragged her into the car.
Soon after that, Gemma received the location of the dinner gathering, and Kathleen drove her there.
“Have fun,” Kathleen voiced after dropping Gemma off.
“Okay.” Gemma nodded. “You should go home now, Kate. I’ll get myself a cab after the meal.”
Hearing that, Kathleen hesitated for a brief while.
“Trust me; I’m fine. You should go handle your business.” Gemma flashed her a smile. “Come on. I’m
not that fragile. I swear I’m all right now.”
With that, she turned away to leave.
In the meantime, Kathleen heaved a heavy sigh.
How could she be okay? I’m not too worried about her, as the Gemma I know is a strong person. I
know she’s swallowing her grievance. Nevertheless, it’s unhealthy for her to do so. I’m afraid that her
repressed emotions might lead to dire consequences someday.
At that thought, Kathleen let out a sigh helplessly in her car.
Then, she was interrupted by a phone call.
It was from Samuel.
She pondered, realizing that he must have arrived at his destination.
Kathleen picked up the phone.
“I’ve reached the hotel.” Samuel loosened his tie. There was a hint of displeasure in his gravelly voice.
She nodded and answered, “I see. You must be tired from the flight. Get some rest.”
“You…” He swallowed hard, then continued saying, “What are you doing?”
“I just dropped Gem off. She’s having dinner with her colleagues. I’m on my way home now.”
“Oh.” Holding his phone, Samuel stood in front of the window of his hotel room. He looked outside, not
uttering a single word.
On the other side, Kathleen took a glance at her phone curiously. He’s still on the line, but why isn’t he
saying anything?
“Hello? Are you there?” she asked with a frown.
“Yes,” he croaked.
“Why aren’t you saying anything, then?”
With a low voice, he uttered, “Drive safe. I’ll hang up now.”
He knew that he could not complain much.
In the past, Kathleen would always check on him when he went out for his business trips. He was used
to her dropping him a text before his flight arrived at his destination.
That way, when he switched off airplane mode on his phone, he would immediately receive her texts.
I guess it’s my karma for not appreciating what she did for me in the past. Now, Kathleen is acting cold
and distant toward me. I can’t expect anything from her, nevertheless.
“I’m too busy today. That’s why I had no time to check on you. All right, you should get some rest now.
Bye.”
Soon, Kathleen hung up the call.
Samuel was speechless.She didn’t even give me a chance to say anything before she hung up.
He took a deep breath while wearing a look of helplessness on his face.
It was at that moment Samuel heard a knock on the door.
“Come in,” he murmured.
Tyson pushed open the door to come in, reporting, “Mr. Macari, I have news about Mr. Larson for you.”
“How is he?” Samuel’s expression remained cool.
“Indeed, he has been kidnapped by someone powerful here. A while ago, I asked someone to
investigate the matter for me, and that person found me almost immediately. Not only that, but I was
also asked whether you’re here too,” Tyson said with a faint voice.
Samuel’s gaze darkened. “It seems like this person wants to meet me.”
“That’s possible.” Tyson nodded. “I didn’t expose your whereabouts to them. Instead, I told them I just
wanted to confirm Mr. Larson’s safety. They don’t know whether you are coming or not.”
Samuel nodded and replied aloofly, “Do your best to find Nicholas.”
“Got it. Mr. Macari, how should we reply to the other party?”
“Tell him that I’m here. Ask him to come and look for me if he has anything to say to me,” Samuel
stated indifferently.
“Okay, I’ll do it right now.”
At this, Samuel descended into a moment of deep thought as silence ensued. They kidnapped
Nicholas but wanted to see me instead. Could it be that I’m their target? Who is the person behind all of
this? What is his intention?
As thoughts began to occur to him, his phone rang out of the blue.
He grabbed the phone and saw that it was a message from Kathleen.
She texted: I don’t think you’re that petty to stop talking to me because of that, right?
Samuel replied: I’m not. If I stop talking to you, I bet you won’t feel sad at all. I’m worried that you might
take this opportunity to give up on everything. I won’t let you give up.
Kathleen was at a loss for words.
Kathleen: Let me know if you need anything there. I’ll lend you a hand. You don’t have to be polite to
me.
Samuel: Of course. Why would I be polite to my wife?
Once again, Kathleen was stumped reading his message.
He’s really good with his words, huh?
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