Chapter 17: Don't Need Your Love
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It was noon when Kate woke up the next day. She was tired from work the previous day and the s*x with Joseph. In the past, he only used s*x to vent his resentment and stopped when he felt better. But, everything seemed to be different; he didn't say hateful words or squeeze her neck. It was apparent that he didn't seem to hate her as much as before.
Was it because he desperately wanted a baby?
Having a good sleep, Kate not only felt more refreshed but also felt no pain in her fingers or legs. As she got up out of bed, she saw ointment on the bedside table.
Did Joseph hurt himself? She thought to herself.
"Lady Kate, Lord Joseph, said for you to apply the ointment." Amy placed the ointment on the table and told Kate while she ate lunch
"It is for me?" Kate asked in doubt, pointing to it.
Since Joseph warned Amy, her attitude toward Kate changed. Amy was kind to her, even if it was superficially.
"Lord Joseph had the family doctor send the ointment this morning. He applied it for you before he left and asked said to apply it at noon. He hopes you will get better soon."
Amy was filled with jealousy when she told Kate.
Kate was amazed; she thought that Joseph despised her and would never care about her.
After struggling with her feelings, Kate finally calmed down and told herself, "Don't be moved by his actions. He did just for a baby. He does not love you."
Thinking of the freedom she would have after giving birth to Joseph's baby, Kate was not so disgusted with the thought of getting pregnant.
Later in the afternoon, Kate went to visit Lisa at her shop. She told Lisa all about Joseph's odd behavior.
Lisa asked, "So, have you changed your mind?"
"No!" She shook her head, "I just felt it very strange. Why did he change suddenly? He hated me so much before!"
"Maybe for the baby, as you said." Lisa paused for a second and added, "Have you ever thought about how he will treat your baby?"
Kate felt shocked and said with fear, "You mean he will go on torturing my baby?"
Although she was not pregnant, she felt uncomfortable at the thought of it.
"I have to ask him."
"Kate, I just mentioned one possibility. Maybe he won't because he is the father of the baby." Kate said to her while preparing tea. However, when she turned around, she found Kate was gone.
Twenty minutes later, Kate was at the Smith Group.
"Lord Joseph, Lady Kate wants to see you."
"Ask her to leave here immediately!" Joseph yelled.
"I have to ask you something." Kate pushed open the door.
Seeing the anger Kate had, John closed the door quietly and walked away. He knew it was between the married couple, and he had no right to intervene.
Joseph glanced at her and impatiently asked, "Why are you here?"
"You want me to have a baby, and then you will continue to torture him or her, right?" She asked.
Joseph scoffed, "Do I need any excuse to torture you?"
"You'd better not be planning that. Otherwise, I will not leave my baby to you!"
She knew that it was a selfish action, but since he always threatened her grandma's life, she had to make a decision.
"You overthink. I just want to make my grandpa and my mother happy! It has nothing to do with you!" He told her. He didn't need to explain to her, but he wanted her to get pregnant quickly.
Having got Joseph's answer, Kate was assured, "So, you are just nice to me because of the baby, right?"
"Why else? You think I am in love with you?"
"No!" Kate snarled, she was a little disappointed at his answer, but she still pretended not to care.
"Then go home!" He ordered.
"I will. I don't want to see you either."
Joseph thought everything would be fine after she left. However, he found it hard to calm down and continue his work.
For their entire marriage, he had been bullying Kate and didn't feel guilty at all. Yet, recently she began to bicker with him, and he found it fascinating.
What kind of woman is she? He thought to himself.
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At White Group, Leo shouted at Dora, "Let's talk about this at home. I have a lot of work to do."
Though Leo was impatient with Dora, he dared not to get too angry with her.
"At home? Daisy likes to listen to our conversations. If she finds out our plan from two years ago, our plans will have been pointless." Dora stood up and banged on Leo's desk. She shouted, "When can you authorize me the right to manage White Group?"
"Dora, Anna is now…"
"Don't make an excuse. You can authorize me with the excuse of your bad health. Plus, Joseph loves my daughter, Anna. He will give me anything I ask if I use Anna's death." Dora commented, "My dear, I'm the only one in the world loyal to you. Kate hates that you betrayed her mother. If you didn't have a car accident two years ago, would she speak to you at all?"
Leo thought for a while and nodded in agreement.
Dora was delighted; she rushed to him and, like a spoiled child, said, "I know you love me the most. From now on, I will be loyal to you and manage White Group very well."
Leo agreed only because he thought Dora could develop White Group with Joseph's power. His original plan was to take advantage of Kate to gain Joseph's kindness, but since he saw how they got along, he changed his mind. Even though Leo was not determined because he still regarded Kate as Joseph's wife, it was in name only.
"Then, ask Kate to come to the house tonight and tell her your final decision," Dora advised, fearing that Leo might change before telling anyone else.
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